SES warns of Loddon River flooding near Inglewood

The Loddon River in Victoria’s north-west has reached moderate flood levels, the SES has warned.

Residents of a large area west of Bendigo have been warned to move to higher ground before a river reaches flood levels.

The State Emergency Service issued the warning before 7am on Monday and another at 3pm to those living near the Loddon River in and around Inglewood.

It said to expect moderate flooding from Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir.

“Moderate flooding is occurring along the Loddon River Laanecoorie to Loddon Weir,” the SES said.

“The Loddon River downstream of Laanecoorie is currently at 3.10 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level.

“The Loddon River downstream of Laanecoorie may reach around 3.30 metres Monday afternoon.”

Goulburn Murray Water also advised that Laanecoorie Reservoir was spilling over.

The SES cautioned not to enter floodwater.

In surrounding areas, including Maryborough, St Arnaud, and Kerang, residents have been asked to stay informed about the situation.