Warnings

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macalister River Fri 29 Aug 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macalister River 
Issued at 03:51 PM AEST on Friday 29 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LICOLA SATURDAY MORNING
 Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Macalister River catchment which has resulted in river rises. Minor flooding is possible at Licola Saturday morning as rainfall continues.

Macalister River upstream of Lake Glenmaggie:
Minor flooding possible along the Upper Macalister River at Licola.
The Macalister River at Licola is currently at 2.12 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macalister River at Licola may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) Saturday morning. 

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
 Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
 Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
 Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
 For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 30 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Macalister River at Glencairn,1.28,steady,3:00 pm Fri 29/08/25
Macalister River at Licola,2.12,steady,1:33 pm Fri 29/08/25
Macalister River at Downstream Stringybark Creek,1.14,steady,3:42 pm Fri 29/08/25
Glenmaggie Creek at The Gorge,1.70,steady,3:31 pm Fri 29/08/25
Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (HG),55.43,steady,12:14 pm Thu 28/08/25
Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (Downstream),0.44,steady,3:03 pm Fri 29/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.