Heavy rain targets waterlogged Victoria
Ben Domensino,
Monday September 12, 2016 - 16:07 AEST
Parts of Victoria could receive their heaviest rain in two-to-four years, just days after major flooding struck the state's west.
A familiar pattern of tropical moisture feeding south into a cold front is causing showers across Victoria today. In the next 48 hours, a low pressure system will deepen and spread rain across the entire state.
Widespread rainfall totals of 30-50mm are likely between now and Wednesday night in parts of all districts except the East Gippsland. Locally heavier falls around 100mm are possible for parts of the central ranges and South West coast.
Some areas could see their heaviest rain in a few years over the next 48 hours, including Castlemaine, Echuca and Ouyen.
Castlemaine in the state's North Central District could receive over 50mm across two days, which would be their heaviest rain in four years. Further north, Ouyen is forecast to pick up close to 40mm, which is more than their entire September monthly average. This would also be Ouyen's heaviest rain in two years and follows their wettest winter in two decades.
With catchments already waterlogged from heavy rain last week and throughout winter months, minor-to-major river flooding is likely to develop from Tuesday onward.
Flood Watches have been issued for the Campese, Loddon, Avoca, Wimmera, Glenelg and Hopkins Basins. A number of flood warnings are in place, including a major flood warning for the Glenelg River. The latest food wathces and warnings are available here: http://www.weatherzone.com.au/warnings.jsp
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