SES Loddon Mallee Region

02/03/2026

**This warning has been downgraded and is now an Advice - Flash Flood - Threat Is Reduced. Stay Informed: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ **

WATCH & ACT - FLASH FLOOD - Stay Indoors
Incident Location: Echuca, Tongala and Kyabram
Issue Date: Monday 02 March 2026, 11:46 am
Next Update: Monday 02 March 2026, 05:50 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/41667/moreinfo

This Flash Flood Watch and Act is being issued for Echuca, Tongala and Kyabram.

- Heavy rainfall is causing widespread flash flooding.
- A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for the area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40mm to 60mm are possible.
- You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas.
- Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast.
- Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

If you are located in the areas around Echuca, Tongala and Kyabram, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.

02/03/2026

🚧 Local road impacts – Bendigo area

🌧️ Wet weather is impacting several local roads across the Bendigo region.

⛔ Road currently closed:

• Old Murray Road near Tennyson Road (Huntly)

⚠️ Roads under assessment:
• Epsom–Barnadown Road (Ascot)
• Cashen’s Road, Wilkie Road and Bennetts Road (Junortoun)
• Sharyn Street (White Hills)
• Strickland Street (Epsom)
• O’Sullivans Road (Huntly)

🚗 If you’re travelling in the area, allow extra time and check conditions before you leave.

❗ Never drive, walk, or ride through floodwater — even a small amount can be dangerous.

🛑 Roads listed as under assessment may close at short notice.

🔎 Check VicTraffic for the latest road closure information: https://traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/
Stay informed and take care on the roads today.

01/03/2026

A big thank you to our dedicated VICSES volunteers who responded overnight last night and into this morning during yesterday’s severe weather.

In the last 24 hours, there have been about 300 requests for assistance statewide.

Our busiest unit has been SES Mildura Unit, with more than 120 requests for assistance in the last 24 hours. If you are in Mildura and require sandbags, they are available for collection at:
📍 70 Twelfth Street, Mildura

Across Victoria, there are currently 18 weather related warnings on still current on VicEmergency with severe weather likely to continue across Victoria today.

Please stay up-to-date on the latest weather forecasts and warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au and warnings and incidents via VicEmergency https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

Photo: SES Wedderburn Unit

01/03/2026

Overnight, locally intense rainfall crossed the state and is expected to continue this morning.

Some of the areas that were impacted include:

Mildura recorded 44 mm of rain in the 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4:30 am. 100 mm of rain has been recorded at Mildura in the 24 hours to 6:00 am.

Tutye with 62.6 mm of rain recorded in the 6 hours to 3:23 am.

There are currently 18 warnings on VicEmergency, including 1 Watch and Act for weather related hazards in Victoria. Please take a second and check the VicEmergency app or website (emergency.vic.gov.au) to see what advice is relevant to you.

Flash flooding is a risk today that can occur quickly due to heavy rainfall, and you may not receive an official warning.

If you are in an area that has been affected by the recent bushfires, you should continue to exercise extra caution as damaged landscapes can increase flood risk.

📷 SES Kilmore Unit

01/03/2026

** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **

Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall
Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
Issued at 10:58 am EDT on Sunday 1 March 2026

Where:
Mallee, Northern Country, Wimmera and parts of Central, South West, North Central and North East Forecast Districts.

Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat and Wangaratta.

When:
Heavy, locally intense rainfall possible in the northwest, spreading eastwards and becoming likely tonight.

Situation:
Tropical humidity is expected to continue to increase on the eastern flank of a low in South Australia, persisting a broad region of rain with isolated thunderstorms in the northwest of the state. A trough is expected to push into the west of the state tonight, increasing rain and thunderstorm activity and the risk of heavy to locally intense falls. This will spread eastwards to central parts on Monday.

Impacts:
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the warning area today, however is more likely about western districts this evening and central districts into Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are likely.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms from this afternoon, however is most likely about the Mallee from this evening and into parts of the northeast Wimmera, western Northern Country, western North Central and far northeastern South West forecast districts into Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible.

What you should do:
The VVictoria State Emergency Serviceadvises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday.

23/02/2026

⛈️ Hang tight for heavy rainfall! ⛈️

Large parts of the State, including Melbourne, are in for a battering today as a slow-moving storm impacts central and eastern districts from late this morning and into the afternoon.

It might seem sunny in some areas for now, but don’t be fooled by the early morning sunshine.
Around 40-70mm of rain is possible in some areas, with a serious risk of flash flooding that could cover roads and damage homes.

People out and about today are urged to drive to the conditions, allow extra travel time and stay alert for hazards such as fallen trees, downed powerlines and floating debris.

Our Victoria State Emergency Service volunteers are ready to respond when and where they are needed. Call 132 500 if you need assistance.

Stay up to date with the latest emergency information via the VicEmergency app or website emergency.vic.gov.au.

08/01/2026

It's going to get windy folks. In addition to the heat and fire risk, there is also a Severe Weather Warning issued for today, Friday 9 January, for damaging wind gusts across the state.

A forecast of the thunderstorm potential for today is also pictured below.

Take the time to check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.

If you need flood or storm emergency assistance, call VICSES on 132 500.

Stay safe out there.

25/10/2025

Today we are at the Echuca Emergency Services Expo located near the port of Echuca that has been organised by the Campaspe Shire Council .
It is a cracker of a day in Echuca today with many community events occuring in the heart of the town.
Come down and say hello to the VICSES team, we have volunteer members from SES Echuca Unit SES Kyabram Unit SES Loddon Mallee Regional Unit here today.
There is plenty of fun things to do with the kids and whilst here have a chat with our friendly volunteers about preparing for the high risk weather season.
A great day to be in ORANGE.....

21/10/2025

14/10/2025

That’s a Wrap for Elmore Field Days 2025!

What an incredible few days it’s been at the Elmore Field Days 2025!
The photos capture the journey from Bump In on Monday (6/10) through Day One (7/10), Day Two (8/10), and finally Bump Out on Day Three (9/10).

Now comes the fun part — unpacking and restowing all the resources we used onsite during the event!

Some Fun Facts:

Over the course of the Elmore Field Days, our site welcomed more than 1,000 visitors, with over 500 community engagements focused on High Risk Weather Season Preparedness.

200+ badges were coloured in and created by visitors to our site.

20 dedicated volunteers and staff contributed their time and energy throughout the event.

More than 300 hours went into the preparation and delivery of our presence at the Elmore Field Days.

We were proudly supported by the following VICSES Units and teams: SES Kyabram Unit, SES Rushworth Unit , SES Loddon Mallee Regional Unit, SES Rochester Unit, SES Echuca Unit, SES Marong Unit, SES Castlemaine Unit, SES Gisborne Unit, Mid West Unit Support Team, Loddon Unit Support Team, Western Learning and Development, and Western Recruitment Advisor.

A huge thank you to all members and units involved — your assistance made it possible to showcase VICSES at the Elmore Field Days!

Raffle Winners 🎉

1st Prize: Ravi

2nd Prize: Fiona W

If you are interested in becoming a VICSES Volunteer go to our website https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/volunteer
Can you see yourself in Orange............

See you next year at the Elmore Field Days 2026

Victoria State Emergency Service

08/10/2025

That’s a wrap for Day Two of the 2025 Elmore Field Days!

It was a busy one, with more than 400 visitors stopping by our site. It’s been fantastic chatting with people from near and far about the upcoming High-Risk Weather Season, and even better to see interest in volunteering — not only with Victoria State Emergency Service, but also for our friends from NSW SES . We all wear orange! 🧡
Our junior visitors to the site had the chance to make some badges today as well as playing connect 4 and having a climb in our little rescue truck.

Remember.....
Planning. Preparation. Clear Communication.
What’s your plan?
How are you going to enact your plan?
Who knows your plan?

Come and say "Hi" to our wonderful crew that will be there tomorrow on the final day of the Elmore Field Days for 2025
See you all tomorrow and don’t forget to drop by our site and enter our free raffle — two prizes will be drawn at 5:00 PM tomorrow.

07/10/2025

Well it has come around and a bit faster than I thought it would, but it has arrived.

Welcome to the Elmore FIeld Days for 2025...........

Bump in day on the 6th of October and a couple of hiccups on the day but we adapted and changed as we do and made it work for VICSES.
Today 7th of October was day one at the Elmore Field Days & Events Centre and we are located at site 552 on 5th Ave between Corop St and Burnerwang Drv.
Day one was a little slower than last year but we still had over 300 community members come through the site and we still have two days to go.
Our message this year is preparation for the High Risk Weather Season and preparing for Emergencies.

I must say a HUGE thank you to the following units as we could not have put on the display with out member support and support via supplying props SES Kyabram Unit,SES Loddon Mallee Regional Unit, SES Rushworth Unit, SES Bendigo Unit, SES Marong Unit , SES Castlemaine Unit , SES Rochester Unit, SES Echuca Unit as well as a helping hand from our teams from Victoria State Emergency Service
Come down and say "Hi" to our team to talk about Emergency Preparedness.
"Are You Prepared for the High Risk Weather Season"

VicEmergency - Loddon Mallee