General News
11 August, 2026
Local flood warning issued after high rainfall
Maryborough experienced its highest rainfall for a single day in over a year earlier this week.
Flash flooding has occurred at locations throughout the Central Goldfields, with Maryborough seeing the highest levels of rainfall for a single day in over a year.
Flood warnings have been issued throughout the district with Vic Emergency declaring a Watch and Act for flash flooding over communities between Maryborough and Lexton just after 8:50 am on Monday morning.
By midday, a Watch and Act was also issued for townships east of Dunolly.
According the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) daily weather observations, Maryborough recorded 39.2 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, the highest amount in a single day since July 2025.
As of midday, the BOM 24 hour rainfall data recorded 62.2 mm at Bung Bong, 55.8 in Avoca, 53.4 in Clunes, 39.8 at Bet Bet and 39.4 at Laanecoorie.
Avoca Public Park became submerged after the Avoca River rose and poured across Dundas Street.
As a result of flooding, Central Goldfields Shire Council issued more than 20 road closures, including Talbot Majorca Road, Talbot, Smith Street, Carisbrook and Rodborough Road, Majorca.
Vic Emergency is urging motorists to not drive through flood water, and to find alternative routes if passing floods.
Vic Emergency has also advised heavy rainfall can increase the potential for landslides and debris over roads.