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Minor level flooding of the Hopkins and Merri rivers either end of Lady Bay (Warrnambool) has increased the silt in the water carried by the rivers. The Hopkins often does not meet the ocean but the mouth is fully open. The sediment load is turning the rivers and the ocean near the shore a muddy brown. Breaking waves resemble liquid chocolate.
IDV36510
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Flood Warning for the Moyne River
Issued at 3:22 pm EST on Thursday 12 August 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office
In the 48 hours to 9 am Thursday rainfall totals ranging between 50 and 70 mm
have been recorded in the Hopkins River Basin. Since 9 am Thursday, rainfall
totals of less than 3 mm have been recorded in the Moyne River and surrounding
catchments.
Rainfall to date has lead to significant stream rises in the Moyne River around
and downstream of Toolong and Port Fairy.
The current flood has exceeded the magnitude of the 2001 flood when the Moyne
River at Toolong peaked at 3.7 metres. Currently the river is at 4.21 metres
and steady. High river levels and areas of flooding are expected to continue
for the remainder of Thursday.
Predicted River Heights/Flows:
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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:
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts
Weather Forecast:
Weather Situation
A low pressure system just east of Tasmania will continue moving eastwards over
the Tasman Sea on Thursday and Friday. A high pressure ridge will cross
Victoria from the west on Friday with the main high centre moving well to the
north. The next cold front will be relatively strong and is expected to enter
western areas of the State by Saturday afternoon, and will cross the remainder
of the State early Sunday.
Forecast for Thursday
Cloudy. Scattered showers contracting to the coast late this evening.
Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy. Patchy morning fog. Isolated showers until afternoon.
Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 10:00 am Friday 13 August 2010.
Latest River Heights:
Moyne R. at Toolong 4.21m steady 02:45 PM THU 12/08/10
Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.
turbidity lady bay7822
Minor level flooding of the Hopkins and Merri rivers either end of Lady Bay (Warrnambool) has increased the silt in the water carried by the rivers. The Hopkins often does not meet the ocean but the mouth is fully open. The sediment load is turning the rivers and the ocean near the shore a muddy brown. Breaking waves resemble liquid chocolate.
IDV36510
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Flood Warning for the Moyne River
Issued at 3:22 pm EST on Thursday 12 August 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office
In the 48 hours to 9 am Thursday rainfall totals ranging between 50 and 70 mm
have been recorded in the Hopkins River Basin. Since 9 am Thursday, rainfall
totals of less than 3 mm have been recorded in the Moyne River and surrounding
catchments.
Rainfall to date has lead to significant stream rises in the Moyne River around
and downstream of Toolong and Port Fairy.
The current flood has exceeded the magnitude of the 2001 flood when the Moyne
River at Toolong peaked at 3.7 metres. Currently the river is at 4.21 metres
and steady. High river levels and areas of flooding are expected to continue
for the remainder of Thursday.
Predicted River Heights/Flows:
##
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:
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts
Weather Forecast:
Weather Situation
A low pressure system just east of Tasmania will continue moving eastwards over
the Tasman Sea on Thursday and Friday. A high pressure ridge will cross
Victoria from the west on Friday with the main high centre moving well to the
north. The next cold front will be relatively strong and is expected to enter
western areas of the State by Saturday afternoon, and will cross the remainder
of the State early Sunday.
Forecast for Thursday
Cloudy. Scattered showers contracting to the coast late this evening.
Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy. Patchy morning fog. Isolated showers until afternoon.
Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued around 10:00 am Friday 13 August 2010.
Latest River Heights:
Moyne R. at Toolong 4.21m steady 02:45 PM THU 12/08/10
Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information are
available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at
www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for
Victorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300
659217.