Flood | Advice - Flood Wimmera River Catchment - 21st October


The flood peak is moving down the Wimmera River and is expected to reach Dimboola in the next few days.

At 4 pm this afternoon, the water level at the weir was just topping the wall (Above), and further downstream, water was starting to encroach on the Dimboola-Rainbow Road at Arkona (Below).

The following advice was issued earlier today.
This Flood Watch is being issued for the Wimmera River catchment.

Floodwater continues to travel downstream slowly.

Further rainfall is forecast from Friday. A flood watch is current, advising of the potential for renewed river rises and possible stormwater flooding.

Wimmera River- Glenorchy to Dimboola

Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Wimmera River Glenorchy to Horsham. The Wimmera River at Horsham (Walmer) is likely to remain below the minor flood level overnight Friday into Saturday.

Minor flooding is continuing along the Wimmera River at Quantong Bridge. River levels along the Wimmera River at Upstream (U/S) Dimboola are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Wimmera River- Dimboola to Jeparit

Floodwater is travelling slowly downstream to Jeparit. Properties between Antwerp and Jeparit may experience property inundation. Low-lying areas next to the river, minor roads and low-level bridges may be submerged. Urban inundation may affect some backyards and public bicycle and pedestrian paths.

Yarriambiack Creek- Warracknabeal

Floodwater in the Yarriambiack Creek is travelling slowly downstream from the Wimmera River to Warracknabeal. The peak is likely to take days to reach Warracknabeal.

Flooding may impact the Warracknabeal Fauna Park at Apex Park (Craig Ave) and Warracknabeal Caravan Park and may cut access to roads along Yarriambiack Creek in and surrounding Warracknabeal, these include: Jeparit-Warracknabeal Road, Cemetery Road and Dumbuoy Road.

Dunmunkle Creek- Rupanyup

Water levels are continuing to fall at Rupanyup. Low lying areas and roads may still be impacted by floodwater.

Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert.

What you should do:
  • Monitor weather forecasts and river levels. Go to www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/.
  • You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
  • Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation.
  • Floodwater is dangerous - never enter floodwater.
  • Floodwater is toxic - never play or swim in floodwater.

Impacts in your area:
  • Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater.
  • For information on road closures check the VicRoads website traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
    This message was issued by State Emergency Service.


The next update is expected by 22/10/2022 03:30 pm or as the situation changes.