VICTORIA — HEAVY RAIN AND A FLOOD WATCH FOR 16 CATCHMENTS

On the board · October 2, 2026 →

BUILDING · October 2, 2026 · NO. 1002

THE WATER

A severe weather warning covers Gippsland and the Otways as heavy rain develops early Saturday under a slow low. A flood watch covers 16 catchments, with 60 to 150 mm forecast and some models showing up to 200 mm by Monday.

THE RECORD

3 turning points on record since Sep 30.

Oct 2↑ intensified sharply

Oct 1active → building · intensified sharply

Sep 30the same system, newly designated · reclassified quiet → water · quiet → active · moved onto the top line

WHO IT TOUCHES

AgricultureThailand's Central Plains under flood, a wet Texas harvest window and heavy rain for Victoria.

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