Watch & Act – Flood – Stay Indoors

Issued For:	Mildura
Incident Location:	Mildura
Incident Name:	Flood-LoddonMallee-Feb26
Issued:	02/03/2026 04:19 AM
Next Update Expected:	02/03/2026 06:00 AM
Contact For Media:	SES – 1300 783 933

This Flash Flood Watch and Act is being issued for Mildura.

• Heavy rainfall is causing widespread flash flooding. 
• You can stay safe by avoiding flooded and low-lying areas. 
• Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast. 
• Be aware that heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

If you are located in Mildura, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.

What you should do: 

• Floodwater is dangerous – never enter floodwater. 

If you are inside: 

• Stay inside and be aware of rising floodwater. 
• If floodwater comes inside, move to a higher point such as a kitchen bench or second story. 
• Follow your emergency plan, if you have one. 
• Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so. 

If you are outside: 

• Stay away from trees, drains, low lying areas, creeks, canals, culverts and floodwater. 
• Seek shelter indoors, away from floodwater. 

If you are driving: 

• Do not drive through floodwater. 
• Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded. 
• Be aware of driving hazards, such as mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. 
• If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater. 

Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings. 

Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency. For emergency assistance from the SES, call 132 500.

Impacts in your area: 

• Homes and buildings could be flooded.
• Roads or bridges could be flooded. 
• For road closure information or report road hazards, call VicRoads 13 11 70, check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au), or contact your local council.

This message was issued by State Emergency Service.   

The next update is expected by 02/03/2026 06:00 am 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).

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