Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Latrobe River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Final Flood Warning For The Latrobe River
Issued at 11:55 AM EDT on Monday 15 January 2024
Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING EASED AT ROSEDALE (MAIN STREAM)
Rainfall during last week caused river level rises and minor flooding along the Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) where river levels have fallen below the minor flood level.

Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream). No further flooding is expected in the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 3.70 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.}
Contact Information
Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee,1.06,Rising,10:57 AM MON 15/01/24
Latrobe River at Willow Grove,1.58,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction,0.85,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Tanjil River at Tanjil South,1.59,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Moe River at Darnum,1.05,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East,0.52,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale,0.48,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Narracan Creek at Moe,0.58,Steady,10:31 AM MON 15/01/24
Latrobe River at Yallourn (L5),36.19,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Morwell River at Boolarra,0.56,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge,1.42,Rising,11:00 AM MON 15/01/24
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream),3.70,Falling,10:59 AM MON 15/01/24
Latrobe River at Kilmany,4.94,Steady,11:00 AM MON 15/01/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.

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