Minor flooding likely at Benalla and Casey Weir this morning, Monday, January 8

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Jan 8, 2024

Since 9am Sunday, January 7, rainfall totals of up to 40 mm have been recorded across the Broken River catchment.

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Heavy rainfall is forecast for Monday, January 8, which is likely to cause minor flooding at Benalla and Casey Weir from Monday morning.

Areas of flooding may extend downstream of Casey Weir on Tuesday, January 9.

Forecasts will be provided for locations downstream of Casey Weir once upstream gauges have peaked.

The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.

Broken River to Benalla

Minor flooding is likely along the Broken River to Benalla.

The Broken River at Benalla was at 1.67m on Sunday, January 7, below the minor flood level.

The Broken River at Benalla is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) Monday morning, January 8.

Minor flooding is likely along the Broken River Benalla to Casey Weir.

The Broken River at Casey Weir was at 0.50m, below the minor flood level on Sunday, January 7.

The Broken River at Casey Weir is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.10 m) Monday morning, January 8.

What you should do:

Be prepared to act if your situation changes.
You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
Farmers should consider moving livestock and machinery to higher ground.
Floodwater is toxic - never play or swim in floodwater.

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