Friday, July 3
Welcome to the McPherson Media Group blog about today’s weather and river alerts for Friday, July 3.
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5.40pm
McPherson Media Group will be closing its flood alert blog for today.
We will not be doing any blogs over the weekend.
Just re-capping the most recent information we know from today.
Goulburn River at Seymour
The Goulburn River at Seymour was sitting at 4.65m and falling at 4.45pm on Friday.
This is still at minor flood level which is anything over 3.80m.
Goulburn River at Shepparton
Minor flooding of the Goulburn at Shepparton is possible from early Saturday morning, with Vic Emergency saying the river levels may exceed the minor level of 9.50m early in the morning.
At 4.45pm on Friday, the Goulburn River was sitting at 8.37m.
Low lying roads including Watt Rd between Mooroopna and Kialla, and Raftery Rd at Kialla may start to flood, and low bridges may be underwater.
Parks, walking tracks and camping grounds may be closed due to flooding.
Goulburn River at Murchison
At Murchison the Goulburn River was sitting at 7.5m at 4.50pm Friday.
Seven Creeks at Euroa
Minor flooding is still occurring on the Seven Creeks at Euroa.
Water levels there were 3.27m and steady at 4.17pm on Friday.
Vic Emergency said the Seven Creeks at Euroa may remain over the minor flood level of 2.5m until Saturday morning.
Seven Creeks at Kialla West
The Seven Creeks at Kialla West may reach minor flood level of 4.50m from Saturday morning.
At 4pm on Friday it was sitting steady below flood level at 4.08m.
Broken River and Broken Creek
There are no longer any flood warnings for the Broken River or Broken Creek.
Information over the weekend
McPherson Media Group will not be blogging over the weekend.
Please refer to the useful sites below for further updates on flooding in your area over the weekend, and stay safe out there.
For details of flood impacts check out the Local Flood Guide for your area: Greater Shepparton City Council or Mitchell Shire, visit https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/flood-guides
For information on road closures because of flooding, go to www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au
People should also use multiple resources to stay informed.
They include:
- The Vic Emergency website at www.emergency.vic.gov.au
- VicEmergency hotline by phoning 1800 226 226
- The Vic Emergency app
- Vic Emergency on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/vicemergency
- Vic Emergency on X (formerly known as Twitter) at https://twitter.com/vicemergency and using #vicfloods
- Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
3.40pm
Rechelle Zammit snapped a few photos of the Goulburn River and Sevens Creeks around the Shepparton area this afternoon.
Simon Ruppert also captured some photos of the Old Goulburn Bridge at Seymour at about noon today.
2.35pm
Broken River and Broken Creek
Vic Emergency has just advised that there is no longer any threat of flooding on the Broken River or Broken Creek.
1pm
Goulburn River at Shepparton
A little more information has emerged about future Goulburn River levels at Shepparton, with Vic Emergency saying flooding may extend downstream to Shepparton early Saturday morning.
According to Vic Emergency, the Goulburn River at Shepparton may exceed the minor flood level (9.50m) early Saturday morning.
Further rises are also possible as upstream flows arrive.
At 12.15pm today, the Goulburn River at Shepparton was sitting at 8.05m.
12.20pm
Floodwater is currently covering a section of footpath between Lincoln Dve and the Australian Botanic Gardens in Kialla.
Greater Shepparton City Council has advised that for safety reasons, this section of footpath is closed until further notice.
This may impact pedestrians and cyclists moving between Lincoln Dve and the Botanic Gardens.
Closure signs have been placed at both ends of the affected area.
Community members are asked to avoid the area, follow signage and not attempt to walk or ride through floodwater.
Noon
Simon Ruppert has been out and about in Seymour this morning taking photos of river levels at different spots around the area.
Here are some of his shots from about 11.30am, taken while the river was starting to drop.
11.20am
Seven Creeks at Euroa
Seven Creeks at Euroa remains above minor flood level of 2.5 metres this morning.
At 12.47am on Friday, Seven Creeks was sitting at 3.2m at Euroa.
The most recent alert from Vic Emergency at 3pm on Thursday, said Seven Creeks was likely to remain above minor flood level until Friday afternoon.
It peaked at Euroa on Wednesday at 3.37m, before starting to drop.
It then rose again on Thursday.
At the minor flood level of 2.5m at Euroa, the Euroa Caravan Park, Rotary Park and park area around the memorial oval and bowls club may start to be impacted by water, according to Vic Emergency.
Seven Creeks at Kialla West
The most recent alert from Vic Emergency at 3pm on Thursday said the Seven Creeks at Kialla West may reach around the minor flood level of 4.5m on Saturday morning.
If minor flooding does happen in Kialla West, Mitchell Rd may flood between the Goulburn Valley Hwy and Archer St.
At 10am on Friday, it was sitting at 3.94, below minor flood level.
10.50am
Goulburn River at Seymour
The Goulburn River reached moderate flood level at Seymour this morning.
Data from the Bureau of Meteorology said the river rose above the moderate flood level of 5.2m at 9.15am.
It reached a peak of 5.33m at 6.15am, and by 10.15am was down to 5.17m and sitting steady.
10.40am
Goulburn River, downstream of Seymour
Vic Emergency has issued a Flood Watch for the Goulburn River downstream of Seymour, with minor flooding possible in the flood watch area from Friday.
People should stay informed, monitor local conditions, and remain alert.
Campers along the river should move to higher ground as river levels will continue to
As floodwater moves along the Goulburn River from the Seymour area, and further rainfall is forecast during Thursday and into Friday, river levels in the Goulburn River will start to rise.
Low-lying local roads, including Watt Rd between Mooroopna and Kialla, may start to flood and low bridges may be underwater, but there has been no indication of when this will happen.
At 9am, Watt Rd still remained open.
Low-lying camping areas close to the river may start to flood and campers should move to higher ground now as the river level rises.
For more information about flooding in this area, check the Shepparton, Mooroopna and Kialla West Local Flood Guide at www.ses.vic.gov.au/Shepparton+Mooroopna+Kialla+Local+Flood+Guide+LFG
At 9am Friday, the Goulburn River was 7.09m and rising at Murchison – below flood level.
The Goulburn River at Shepparton was 7.82m and rising at Shepparton – below flood level.
At McCoy’s Bridge it was 2.62m and rising – below flood level.
10am
Goulburn River, Lake Eildon to Seymour
The Goulburn River at Seymour looks set to reach a moderate flooding level this morning.
The moderate level in that spot is 5.20m, and at 9am it was sitting at 5.14m.
A Watch and Act advice has been announced by Vic Emergency this morning, replacing an earlier advice message from 6.44pm on Wednesday.
People are being reminded that floodwater is dangerous and they should never enter floodwater.
Vic Emergency warns that flooding above floor level of a single-storey home is likely to occur in some locations.
Areas around streams and rivers may be flooded, and local roads may be closed and low bridges underwater
Caravan parks and camping grounds may be underwater.
If you choose to leave, you should do these things:
- Remember to take your pets, mobile phone, spare clothes and medications.
- Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location, away from flooding.
- turn off gas and electricity at your home or workplace.
- Be aware of any road closures when you leave.
If you are travelling:
- Do not enter flooded areas. Turn around a find a safe alternative route.
- Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges.
- Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
If you stay or if it is unsafe to leave:
- Make sure you have enough food, drinking water, medications and pet food to survive for three to five days in case you become isolated.
- Use plugs, sandbags or household items to block toilets, sinks and drains to stop sewerage backflow.
- Lift it - move valuables and vital household items up on high surfaces, such as on top of tables, chairs, benches and beds.
Hughes Creek
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Hughes Creek at Tarcombe Rd.
Yea River
Minor flooding is occurring at Yea.
King Parrot Creek
River levels are elevated along the King Parrot Creek.
Sunday Creek
Minor flooding is occurring along the Sunday Creek at Tallarook.
Road closures in the Seymour area
Vic Emergency says the following local roads are likely to be closed:
- Tallarook - Pyalong Rd, Tallarook between Sharps Rd,
- Taylors Rd and Gerard Rd
- Delatite Rd, Seymour
- White Gate Rd, Seymour - South of Seymour-Pyalong Rd.
- Ennis Rd, Tallarook - Hume Fwy end
- Ashes Bridge Rd, Tallarook