Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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For people in parts of East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:47 pm Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Heavy rain for parts of the Gippsland this evening into tomorrow.

Weather Situation: A low pressure system just off the Gippsland coast is expected to move to the southeast overnight. This feature will drive persistent moist south to southeasterly winds over eastern parts of the state during this evening resulting in moderate to locally heavy falls through parts of Gippsland, gradually easing during early Sunday morning as the low moves away. Winds have eased with drier air moving into the Geelong and Otways areas.

For GIPPSLAND: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast during the remainder of Saturday and into early Sunday. 6-hour rainfall totals between 35 and 55 mm are likely. Isolated falls up to 70 mm are possible, most likely about the elevated parts. Conditions are expected to ease during Sunday morning.

For GEELONG and the OTWAYS: Rainfall has eased over the area and the warning is cancelled.

Locations which may be affected include Traralgon, Bairnsdale, Sale, Mt Baw Baw, Morwell and Moe.

52 mm of rainfall was recorded at Rosehill in the 6 hours to 10:30 pm.

65 mm of rainfall was recorded at Briagolong in the 6 hours to 8:15 pm.

59 mm of rainfall was recorded at Murderers Hill in the 6 hours to 4:31 pm.

60 mm of rainfall was recorded at Seaton (Glenmaggie Creek at The Gorge) in the 6 hours to 4:26 pm.

73 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lorne (Mt Cowley) in the 6 hours to 1:15 pm.

48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Pollocksford in the 6 hours to 12:36 pm.

38 mm of rainfall was recorded at Inverleigh in the 6 hours to 11:15 am.

64 mm of rainfall was recorded at Benwerrin in the 3 hours to 11:15 am.

The State Emergency Service advises 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.