High river flows and minor flooding conditions have continued around Cobram as the SES warns the community to stay informed and prepared.
The Murray River was 5.89m at Tocumwal, with flows of 52,728Ml/day, as of September 12.
The Hume Dam was 96 per cent full and about 31,684Ml is being released per day.
A minor flood warning was issued on September 12 for the Murray downstream of the Hume Dam to Tocumwal, with an additional warning issued from Tocumwal to Barham.
Cobram SES unit deputy controller Luke Herezo said the group was actively watching water levels and monitoring advice, but advised everyone to be prepared even if they were not immediately at risk.
“We know that all catchments are very full and we know that we don’t fully know the spring rainfall, but it’s going to be wet,” he said.
“People just need to be prepared ... really just being mindful of watching for warnings and being proactive in event (of flood).”
Mr Herezo advised people to ensure they had an emergency kit including a plan, torch, spare batteries, documents, first-aid kit, long life food, safe drinking water and gloves.
“Even if we don’t see flood in the township, there’s a possibility of being cut off from other areas,” he said.
“Even though your house might not be at threat, what does getting to work and getting medical care look like?
“It’s something people should be planning in advance. People just need to be mindful.”
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting smaller amounts of rain to continue over the rest of the week, with 6-10mm forecast on September 15 and 5-9mm on September 16 before tapering off to under 6mm a day until September 19.
Up-to-date information of river levels can be found on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority website at riverdata.mdba.gov.au/list-view
Weather forecasts including rain levels can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/murrayriver.shtml
Contact the SES on 132 500 for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.