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VIC Flood Watch: Goulburn and Broken Basins

VIC Flood Watch: Goulburn and Broken Basins

02-Sep-2010 3:14 PM

VIC Flood Watch: Goulburn and Broken Basins
Source: Bureau of Meteorology Issued at 3:03 pm EST on Thursday 2 September 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office A low pressure system will develop over South Australia on Friday before moving southeastwards across western Victoria on Saturday to be near Tasmania Saturday night. As a result, widespread rain and heavy falls are expected across the Goulburn and Broken catchments Saturday into Sunday. Rainfall totals of 30 to 50 mm are forecast with up to 100 mm possible on the ranges. The Goulburn and Broken catchments have experienced minor and moderate flooding as a result of wet catchment conditions and rainfall to date. Given forecast rainfall, renewed stream rises will occur which may lead to minor and moderate flooding developing during Saturday. Major flooding is also possible if totals in the upper ranges of the forecast result. The Bureau is monitoring the situation and will issue catchment specific warnings if and when required. In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions: * Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater, * Don't allow children to play in floodwater, * Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and * Keep well clear of fallen power lines Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required. Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts Flood warnings, river and rainfall data is available here. BoM Radar \| Early Warning Network \| Link to this page from your own web site or blog - just copy/paste this HTML: <a href="http://www.ewn.com.au/alerts/2010-09-02-051500-16857-865/alert.aspx">ewn.com.au Alert - VIC Flood Watch: Goulburn and Broken Basins @ 02-Sep-2010 3:45 PM</a>