A flood watch for possible major flooding has been issued for the region from Thursday, however minor flooding is no longer expected at Shepparton on Tuesday.
From Wednesday to Friday, rainfall totals of 60 to 100mm are forecast north of the Great Dividing Range.
According to advice issued on Tuesday afternoon, widespread minor to moderate flooding is expected across the flood watch area with major flooding likely in some catchments.
The catchments likely to be affected are the Broken River, Broken Creek, Seven and Castle Creeks, the Goulburn River from upstream of Lake Eildon to downstream of Seymour.
The Goulburn River at Shepparton peaked below the minor flood level of 9.5m on Monday evening and is steady at 9.2m.
The community is advised to stay informed by, monitor local conditions and remain alert.
Review your emergency plan and check your emergency kit is fully stocked, if you have one.
For information on how to prepare go to www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/floodsafe
Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
The next update is expected by 1pm on Wednesday, or as the situation changes.
Use multiple sources to stay informed:
• www.emergency.vic.gov.au
• VicEmergency Hotline — freecall 1800 226 226
• VicEmergency app
• Facebook or Twitter (#vicfloods)
• Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV
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