Flood watch issued in Victoria as showers spread from sodden east to the west on Thursday
- Heavy rainfalls across Gippsland and East Gippsland led to flood warningsThe BOM has issued minor flood warnings to the Bemm, Cann and Genoa rivers
- Showers are easing in eastern Victoria but would affect the west on Thursday
A pre-winter rain dump has prompted flood warnings for eastern Victoria.
Heavy rain has fallen across the Gippsland and East Gippsland regions, with widespread totals between 70 to 110mm recorded over the 24 hours to 9am.
The highest rainfall figures were 135mm at Mt Waldron, 114mm at the George near the Genoa River, and 110mm at Chandlers Creek.
The Gippsland and East Gippsland regions received widespread rainfalls between 70 to 110mm in the 24 hours to 9am
In response, the Bureau of Meteorology on Wednesday issued a moderate flood warning for the Bemm, Cann and Genoa rivers.
Minor flooding is also expected along parts of the Snowy River.
Senior forecaster Tom Delamotte said it was likely the flood warnings would remain current until at least the end of the week.
The rainfall across the east of Victoria eased today although the west of the state should expect showers on Thursday
Mt Waldron, the George near the Genoa River and Chandlers Creek all received rainfalls over 100mm
The rains eased in Gippsland on Wednesday, with the rain forecast to shift to the west of Victoria from Thursday.
Victoria’s reprieve will be short-lived, however, with showers forecast to develop to the state’s west on Thursday.
Mr Delamotte said the front would usher in cooler conditions and some rain, but nowhere near the three-figure totals Gippsland has experienced.
Heavy rainfall across parts of Victoria lead to the BOM issuing minor flood warnings