FLOODING STATE BY STATE
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VICTORIA
* Evacuation warnings are in place on Saturday for residents in the northern Victorian towns of Kerang, Echuca, Barmah and Lower Moira with major flooding along the Murray and Goulburn Rivers.
* An evacuation warning is still active in Bunbartha, in the Goulburn Valley region, and it is not safe to return.
* A major flood warning has been issued for Wharparilla, with residents urged to move to higher ground on Saturday.
* Moderate flooding is occurring along the Campaspe River near Echuca after water reached levels not seen in almost 30 years on Saturday afternoon.
* An emergency warning for Loddon Weir remains in place.
* A Watch and Act has been issued for Seven Creeks to Euroa, with flood levels expected to rise by Saturday afternoon.
* Moderate flooding might occur at the Kiewa River, downstream of Mongans Bridge.
NSW
* Evacuation warnings are in place along the Murray River at Moama, Cummeragunja and Mathoura. The Murray is forecast to peak Sunday into Monday.
* Residents at northeastern Gunnedah and neighbouring Carroll village have been ordered to evacuate due to dangerous flooding.
* The Riverina town of Narrandera, northwest of Wagga Wagga, has been evacuated as the Murrumbidgee River floods. Major inundation is expected downstream at Hay.
* The Darling River at Tilpa in the state's northwest could reach 12 metres on Saturday, with major flooding, while the Bogan River at Mudall and Mulgawarrina is at major flood level.
* The towns of Jemalong and Euabalong in the central west are seeing major flooding from the Lachlan River, while moderate flooding continues at Forbes. The Lachlan is also in peak at Condobolin.
* Flooding continues at Warren, where the Macquarie River has been at major levels for weeks.
* There is moderate flooding along the Edward, Barwon and Culgoa rivers.
* Dangerous moderate flooding is expected on the Tweed River, Wilsons River and Richmond River from Sunday.
* Rain is expected across much of NSW. Severe thunderstorms are possible across the eastern half, with locally heavy falls leading to flash flooding, gusty winds and possible hail.
* Natural disaster declarations were made in a further 12 local government areas, bringing the state's total to 43. Residents, councils and businesses in Albury, Berrigan, Carrathool, Cobar, Federation, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murray River, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera and Wagga Wagga can now claim financial aid.
TASMANIA
* Severe thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding in Launceston and George Town.
* Minor flooding could develop along the Mersey River on the northwest coast on Saturday afternoon after rainfalls of 30 to 60mm across the Mersey River catchment.
* Moderate flood warnings are in place for the Macquarie and South Esk rivers, while minor flood warnings remain along The Meander and North Esk rivers.
* Flood watches are active for the North West, North, North East, Derwent and Coal catchments.
QUEENSLAND
* Severe thunderstorms are threatening for Brisbane, with totals of up to 150mm forecast into Sunday and Monday along with the possibility of flash flooding, creek flooding and overland flow.
* A severe weather warning is in place for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast forecast districts.
* Moderate flooding could also occur along the Mary River at Tiaro from Sunday after rainfalls of 170mm.
* Minor flood warnings are in place at Dagun Pocket, Gympie, the Upper Dawson River and Comet and Nogoa rivers.
* A flood watch is current in parts of Central and Southern Queensland, including the Fitzroy River basin.
* Advisories for possible flash floods have been issued in the Noosa, Gympie and Fraser Coast regions. Queensland Fire and Emergency warns 200mm of rain is forecast in the next 36 hours.
Australian Associated Press
