Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Mallee, Northern Country and parts of Central, North Central, North East and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:52 am Monday, 2 March 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL TODAY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE NORTH THIS MORNING

Weather Situation: Tropical humidity persists to the east of a low in the southwestern Mallee district, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorm activity. A trough is moving through the state today with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the warning area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 100 mm are possible.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible. The risk of INTENSE RAINFALL decreases later in the morning.

Heavy rainfall is expected to ease by the evening.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Wodonga and Wangaratta.

62.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT TUTYE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 3:23 AM.

44 mm was recorded at Mildura in the 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4:30 am.

54 mm was recorded at Walpeup in the 6 hours to 3:31 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.