STAFF WRITERS
Moderate flooding is occurring in the Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge around the record flood level.
Minor flooding has developed at Rosedale during Friday morning.
Since 9am Wednesday rainfall totals of 30 to 270 mm have been recorded across the Latrobe River catchment.
Around 20-40 mm of rainfall is forecast from late Friday and across most of Saturday.
Latrobe River upstream of Yallourn:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River upstream of Yallourn.
The Latrobe River at Willow Grove peaked at 4.70 metres during Thursday afternoon and is currently at 4.35 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
Moe River:
The Moe River at Darnum peaked around the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Thursday morning and is currently at 1.97 metres and falling.
Tanjil River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Tanjil River.
The Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction is currently at 2.30 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Tanjil River at Tanjil South peaked at 3.15 metres late Thursday evening, with moderate flooding. The river level is currently at 2.90 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
Morwell River:
No data is currently available for the Morwell River at Boolarra, however the river peaked on Thursday morning and river levels will be continuing to fall. The river level is likely to be below the minor flood level (2.60 m).
Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge peaked at 6.39 metres around 02:00 am on Friday, June 11 and is currently at 6.35 metres and steady, with moderate flooding.
In November 1995, the Latrobe River reached 6.31 metres at Thoms Bridge. The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge will remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) during Friday.
Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 4.05 metres and rising, with minor flooding. The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) will remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Friday.
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:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Friday 11 June 2021.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latrobe River at Noojee | 2.49 | Falling | 07:21 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Latrobe River at Willow Grove | 4.35 | Steady | 07:00 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction | 2.30 | Falling | 07:00 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Tanjil River at Tanjil South | 2.90 | Falling | 07:00 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Moe River at Darnum | 1.97 | Falling | 07:00 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Moe Drain at Trafalgar East | 4.40 | Falling | 07:00 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Narracan Creek at Thorpdale | 0.74 | Steady | 07:22 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Narracan Creek at Moe | 0.80 | Steady | 07:27 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Morwell River at Boolarra | 3.22 | Falling | 11:00 AM THU 10/06/21 |
| Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge | 6.35 | Steady | 07:00 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) | 4.05 | Rising | 07:15 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
| Latrobe River at Kilmany | 4.99 | Rising | 07:00 AM FRI 11/06/21 |
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Traralgon Creek at Traralgon as water levels fall.
Since 9am Wednesday rainfall totals of up to 255 mm have been recorded across the Traralgon Creek catchment.
No further rainfall is expected for the rest of Thursday. Around 5-25 mm of rainfall is expected from late Friday and across most of Saturday.
Traralgon Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Traralgon Creek.
The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon peaked at 5.76 metres around 09:00 am Thursday 10 June (major flood level 4.80 m) and is currently at 4.70 metres and falling.
The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (4.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river level is expected to fall below the minor flood level (3.50 m) Friday morning.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traralgon Creek at Koornalla | 1.13 | Rising | 09:01 PM THU 10/06/21 |
| Traralgon Creek at Traralgon | 4.70 | Falling | 09:02 PM THU 10/06/21 |
