By GREGOR MACTAGGART
THE SES lifted the flood evacuation warning for the Traralgon Creek area at 9.24am today.
The flood warning for the Traralgon Creek has been downgraded from major to moderate.
Moderate flooding is possible in parts of Traralgon late this morning.
- The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is currently below the minor flood level.
- Renewed rises have occurred in the upper catchment in response to overnight rainfall.
- Minor flooding is likely to develop at Traralgon Town during Saturday morning and the river level may reach moderate later in the morning or early afternoon.
- Since 6pm Friday, rainfall totals of 25 to 45 mm have been recorded over the Traralgon Creek Catchment.
- Further totals of 5-15mm are forecast for the Traralgon Creek catchment during Saturday.
Traralgon Creek:
- Moderate flooding may occur along the Traralgon Creek.
- The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is currently at 2.87 metres and rising.
- The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) Saturday morning. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) late Saturday morning or early afternoon.
What you should do:
- Stay alert – dangerous conditions caused by flooding in Traralgon may still remain.
- If you are returning home check for building damage before you enter.
- If your home has been flooded have all electrical and gas equipment professionally tested before use.
- If you need to leave your home due to extreme weather or flood, please do so.
- Follow your normal evacuation or relocation plans in a COVIDSafe way.
- If you are currently isolating or quarantining because you have COVID-19, are a primary or secondary close contact, or are awaiting a COVID-19 test result and need to relocate due to an emergency, move somewhere safe as quickly as possible. Then call 1300 651 160 (available 24/7) and press 0 to let operators know that you have relocated.
Impacts in your area:
- Damage to roads and buildings caused by flooding may still exist in your area.
- Victory Park. Newman Park.
- Bert Thompson Reserve.
- Traralgon Skate Bowl and Recreation Reserve.
There are 14 roads that are currently closed due to flooding, these include;
- Monash Way, between Commercial Road and Acacia Way.
- Tramway Road, between Church Road and Mackeys Road.
- Boldings Road, between Tramway Road and Thomson Road.
- Old Melbourne Road, between Airfield Road and Alexanders Road.
- Traralgon-Maffra Road from the Princes Highway (Traralgon) to Glengarry West Road (Glengarry).
- Old Maffra Road near Jeffrey Drive.
- Grey Street from Argyle Street to Franklin Street.
- Davidson Street near Franklin Street.
- Franklin Street near Gordon Street.
- Peterkin Street near Princes Highway.
- Whittakers Road near Howitt Street.
- Booth Court near Tennyson Street.
Roads that may be impacted by flooding include;
- Howitt Street, Shakespeare Street and Traralgon Creek Road.
EARLIER
AN evacuate now order remains in place for residents in the Traralgon Creek area.
The SES says up to 300 buildings may be impacted above ground in Milton Crt, Tennyson St, Moonabeal Crt, Booth Crt, Whittakers Rd between Shakespeare St and Princes St, Davidson St from the Traralgon Creek to Peterkin St, Willow Crt, George St, Berry St, Peterkin St, Munro St between George St and Peterkin St, Couchs Lane.
Properties on low lying land that may be impacted by flooding include
- Traralgon Plaza Shopping Centre (including the Coles car park), on the corner of Grey St and Franklin St.
- Harold Preston Park Tennis and sports grounds.
- Traralgon Skate Bowl and Recreation Reserve.
Agnes Brereton Reserve Netball and sports grounds. Traralgon Showgrounds and Men’s Shed.
The severe weather warning for heavy rainfall issued by the Bureau of Meteorology was cancelled at 4.47am today.
A low pressure system over the eastern parts of Bass Strait will move slowly east today.
It comes as the Latrobe Valley region had another wet night, although the falls were towards the lower end of what was predicted.
Since 9am yesterday the largest falls in the region were
– 42mm at Jeeralang North
– 36mm at Traralgon South
– 36mm at Balook
– 33mm at Mt Tassie
– 32mm at Callignee North
– 31mm at Latrobe Valley Airport
A major flood warning remains in place for Traralgon Creek.
The latest advice issued at 8.44am states the Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is currently below the minor flood level.
Renewed rises are now occurring in the upper catchment.
Further river level rises likely with minor to moderate flooding possible to develop Saturday late morning. Major flooding may be possible from Saturday afternoon.
Since 6pm Friday, rainfall totals of 20 to 45mm have been recorded over the Traralgon Creek Catchment.
Further widespread totals of 5-15mm are forecast for the Traralgon Creek catchment during Saturday.
Traralgon Creek:
Major flooding may occur along the Traralgon Creek.
The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is currently at 2.87 metres and steady.
The Traralgon Creek at Traralgon is expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) early Saturday.
The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Saturday morning and may reach the major flood level (4.80 m) Saturday afternoon.
A moderate flood warning remains in place for the Latrobe River.
The latest advice, issued at 7.57am, states moderate flooding is continuing in the Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge.
Minor flooding is occurring at Rosedale with rises likely during Saturday, and moderate flooding possible on Sunday.
Significant rainfall totals of up to 270 mm have been recorded across the Latrobe River catchment mid week between Wednesday and Friday resulting in river rises and flooding.
Overnight further rainfall of 25-40 mm were recorded in the 24 hours to 7am Saturday.
An additional 5-15 mm is forecast for Saturday morning before easing in the afternoon.
Latrobe River upstream of Yallourn:
The Latrobe River at Willow Grove is currently around the minor flood level and steady.
Moe River:
The Moe River at Darnum is currently below the minor flood level and rising. Further rises and localised flooding is likely during Saturday.
Tanjil River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Tanjil River.
The Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction is at the minor flood level and rising following rainfall overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Tanjil River at Tanjil South is currently at 2.47 metres and steady, around the minor flood level.
Morwell River:
No data is currently available for the Morwell River at Boolarra, however the river level is likely to be above 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 is currently at 5.80 metres and steady, with moderate flooding. The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) during Saturday and into Sunday.
Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 4.55 metres and steady, with minor flooding. The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (4.80 metres) Sunday morning.
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 04:00 pm EST on Saturday 12 June 2021.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latrobe River at Noojee | 1.93 | Rising | 07:23 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Latrobe River at Willow Grove | 3.89 | Steady | 07:00 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction | 1.98 | Rising | 07:00 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Tanjil River at Tanjil South | 2.47 | Steady | 07:00 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Moe River at Darnum | 2.93 | Rising | 07:00 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Moe Drain at Trafalgar East | 2.65 | Rising | 07:00 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Narracan Creek at Thorpdale | 0.95 | Falling | 07:37 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Narracan Creek at Moe | 0.98 | Falling | 07:36 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Morwell River at Boolarra | Not Available | ||
| Morwell River at Yallourn | Not Available | ||
| Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge | 5.81 | Steady | 07:00 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) | 4.55 | Steady | 06:40 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
| Latrobe River at Kilmany | 5.78 | Steady | 07:00 AM SAT 12/06/21 |
- Monash Way, between Commercial Road and Acacia Way.
- Tramway Road, between Church Road and Mackeys Road.
- Boldings Road, between Tramway Road and Thomson Road.
- Old Melbourne Road, between Airfield Road and Alexanders Road.
- Traralgon-Maffra Road from the Princes Highway (Traralgon) to Glengarry West Road (Glengarry).
- Old Maffra Road near Jeffrey Drive.
- Grey Street from Argyle Street to Franklin Street.
- Davidson Street near Franklin Street.
- Franklin Street near Gordon Street.
- Peterkin Street near Princes Highway.
- Whittakers Road near Howitt Street.
- Booth Court near Tennyson Street.
