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Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyInitial Minor Flood Warning for the Werribee River
Issued at 8:49 pm AEST on Thursday 2 July 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT O'BRIENS CROSSING AND POSSIBLE AT BALLAN FROM FRIDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall since Monday has caused river and creek level rises across the Werribee River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring along the Lerderderg River at O'Briens Crossing (Downstream of Sardine Creek).
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Thursday into Friday, which is likely to result in further rises and minor flooding along the Werribee River at Ballan.
Upper Werribee River:
Minor flooding is occurring at O'Briens Crossing and may develop at Ballan.
The Werribee River at Ballan is currently at 0.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Werribee River at Ballan may exceed the minor flood level (1.60 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
The Lerderderg River at O'Briens Crossing (Downstream of Sardine Creek) is currently at 2.19 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Lerderderg River at O'Briens Crossing (Downstream of Sardine Creek) may remain above the minor flood level (2.10 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Safety Advice:
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | River Height | Tendency | Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werribee River at Spencer Rd Ballan | 1.37 m | Rising | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Werribee River at Ballan | 0.95 m | Rising | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Korjamnunnip Creek at Greendale | 1.07 m | Rising | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Pykes Creek at Pykes Creek Reservoir (HG) | 391.38 m | Steady | 8:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Werribee River at Bacchus Marsh | 0.20 m | Steady | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Parwan Creek at Maddingley | -0.08 m | Steady | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Lerderderg River at O'Briens Crossing (DS Sardine Creek) | 2.19 m | Rising | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Lerderderg River US Goodman Creek | 0.46 m | Steady | 8:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Pyrites Creek at Merrimu Reservoir (HG) | 169.37 m | Steady | 8:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Werribee River at Melton Reservoir (HG) | 72.95 m | Steady | 8:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Werribee River at Melton Reservoir (TW) | 0.09 m | Steady | 8:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Toolern Creek at Melton South | 0.35 m | Steady | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Werribee River at Cobbledicks (Ford Rd) | 0.29 m | Steady | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Werribee River at Wyndham Vale | -0.66 m | Steady | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Werribee River at Werribee (Cottrell St) | 0.28 m | Steady | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
| Lollypop Creek at Werribee (Bulban Rd) | 0.50 m | Steady | 8:30 pm Thu 02/07/26 |
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.