A FLOOD watch has been issued for South Gippsland Rivers.

Widespread minor flooding with isolated moderate flooding is likely to develop from Monday morning for parts of the flood watch area, according to VicEmergency.

An embedded low pressure system is developing over far western Victoria on Sunday evening and will move eastwards across the state into Monday.    

This will bring widespread rainfall in the flood watch area and is likely to cause minor flooding, with isolated moderate flooding from Monday morning. Catchments are moderately wet following recent rainfall.   

Widespread rainfall totals of 30 to 60 mm are likely in the western and central and Gippsland catchments of Flood Watch area on Sunday into Monday. Isolated totals of 60 to 80mm are possible due to heavy falls from thunderstorms.    

Isolated totals over 100mm are possible due to heavy falls from thunderstorms. Rainfall will ease and showers are expected to gradually contract to the east of the state during Tuesday.   

River level rises and widespread minor flooding with isolated moderate flooding is likely to develop from Monday morning for parts of the flood watch catchments. 

Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert.

What you should do:

• Decide what you and your family will do if flooding impacts you. For information on how to prepare go to www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/floodsafe.
• Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

Impacts in your area:

• Areas around rivers and streams may be flooded.
• Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater.
• Caravan parks and camping grounds may be flooded.

This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 08/01/2024 03:00 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

• www.emergency.vic.gov.au
• VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
• VicEmergency app
• Facebook or Twitter (#vicfloods)
• Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

Accessibility:

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.

• To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
• If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.