Minor flooding at Euroa, Strathbogie and Seymour

McPherson Media Group will be closing its flood alert blog for today.

Please refer to the useful sites below for further updates on flooding in your area during the evening.

4pm, Wednesday, July 1:

Useful sites for more information:

For details of flood impacts check out the Local Flood Guide for your area: Greater Shepparton City Council, Benalla Rural City and Moira Shire Council at https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/flood-guides

For information on road closures because of flooding, go to www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au

People should also use multiple resources to stay informed.

They include:

3pm, Wednesday, July 1:

Castle Creek

Minor flooding is occurring in the Castle Creek at Euroa on Wednesday, July 1, with flooding possible in the creek at Kialla West on Friday afternoon.

According to Vic Emergency, further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week, which may contribute to minor flooding at Kialla West on Friday afternoon.

At 3pm on Wednesday, July 1, the river level was 1.73m at Kialla West.

Minor flooding is also possible at Telfords Bridge on Friday evening, according to Vic Emergency.

At 3pm on Wednesday it was sitting at 0.57m.

Seven Creeks

Minor flooding was occurring at Seven Creeks at Euroa on Wednesday afternoon.

The Seven Creeks level at Euroa at 3pm as being 3.30m and steady, with minor flooding.

The creek is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50m) for at least the next few days, according to Vic Emergency.

The Seven Creeks at Kialla West was 1.74m and steady at 4pm on Wednesday, below the minor flood level.

The Seven Creeks at Kialla West may exceed the minor flood level (4.50m) on Friday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

11am, Wednesday, July 1:

Goulburn River from Lake Eildon to Seymour, Yea River, King Parrot Creek, Sunday Creek

Moderate rainfall since Monday has caused river and creek level rises in the Goulburn River catchment, where minor flooding is occurring at Seymour at 11am on Wednesday, July 1.

Vic Emergency said the Goulburn River at Seymour peaked at 4.97m at about 1.15am on Wednesday, above the minor flood level.

At 11am, the river was at 4.09 m and falling, with minor flooding.

According to Vic Emergency, the Goulburn River at Seymour may remain above the minor flood level (3.80m) for the next few days.

Widespread rainfall is forecast to continue through to Friday, which is likely to result in further and renewed rises and areas of flooding across the Goulburn River catchment.

Vic Emergency said river level rises are occurring along the Yea River, while along King Parrot Creek, river levels are elevated.

Elevated river levels are also occurring along the Sunday Creek, with river levels at Tallarook falling below the minor flood level early Wednesday morning.

Vic Emergency said local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater, and caravan parks and camping grounds may be flooded.

VICSES Seymour unit said the following local roads are likely to be closed:

People in the Seymour area can download their local flood guide for Seymour to understand local flood impacts at www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/flood-guides

Hughes Creek

Minor flooding is occurring along Hughes Creek at Tarcombe Rd.

Vic Emergency said people should stay informed, monitor local conditions and remain alert.

Farmers should consider moving livestock and machinery to higher ground if still safe to do.

10.23am, Wednesday, July 1:

Goulburn River

Campers along the Goulburn River from Goulburn Weir to Shepparton are being warned about the river in this area rising quickly, with VicEmergency issuing a flood advice for the area.

VicEmergency said Goulburn Murray Water was releasing water from the Goulburn Weir, which would result in the river continuing to rise quickly.

However, river levels with the planned releases should stay within the river channel and below the minor flood level.

Campers and visitors close to the river should relocate to higher banks away from the river’s edge and closely monitor conditions over the next few days.

Low-lying access tracks to the river and camping areas may flood and affect moving around the area.

Riverine flooding of roads, towns and homes is not expected during this warning period.

The situation is being monitored closely and further warnings will be issued if conditions change.

What you should do

A flood watch is still in place for the Goulburn River from Eildon to Seymour.

8am, Wednesday, July 1

Seven Creeks

Minor flooding of the Seven Creeks is occurring at Strathbogie and Euroa as of 8am on Wednesday, July 1.

VicEmergency said moderate rainfall had been observed across the Seven and Castle creeks catchments since Monday evening.

This has resulted in rises in creek levels, with minor flooding at Strathbogie and Euroa.

Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to continue until Friday across the Seven and Castle creeks catchments.

At 8am on Wednesday, July 1, the Seven Creeks at Euroa was sitting at 2.67m and rising, with minor flooding.

At the minor flood level of 2.5m on the Seven Creeks at Euroa, the Euroa Caravan Park, Rotary Park and park area around the Memorial Oval and Bowls Club may start to be inundated with water.

According to VicEmergency, the Seven Creeks at Euroa may peak near 3.30m late Wednesday morning, with minor flooding.

The creek is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50m) until Wednesday evening.

VicEmergency said impacts included high river levels and potential flooding in areas close to rivers and streams, and warned heavy rain over fire-affected areas increased the risk of landslides.

Broken River and Broken Creek

‘Stay informed’ alerts remain current for the Broken River and Broken Creek.

VicEmergency has also issued ‘stay informed’ flood watches for the Broken River and Broken Creek.

Minor to moderate flooding is likely in the flood watch area from Tuesday, June 30, with isolated major flooding possible.