Heavy rainfall has led to rising rivers and a major flood warning in Victoria's Gippsland region.
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Up to 70mm of rain has been recorded in the Latrobe River catchment in the 24 hours to 10am on Monday, with another 5mm to 10mm forecast across the area for the rest of the day.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for the Moe River at Darnum, east of Warragul, after it exceeded the major flood level early on Monday morning.
The river level is currently at 4.65 metres and falling, the bureau says.
Minor flooding has eased in the Morwell River catchment but it could develop along the Latrobe River at Rosedale on Tuesday.
Other minor flood warnings are active for the nearby Traralgon Creek, and parts of the Murray and Kiewa rivers to the north of the state.
The Bunyip River catchment recorded rainfall averaging 30mm.
Meanwhile, a Gale wind warning was also issued for the Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast.
Australian Associated Press
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