Authorities urge residents living around Traralgon Creek to evacuate as more rain threatens to cause a major flood.
Heavy rains have hit parts of Victoria for the second night in a row, and there are major flood warnings for homes today with more falls expected.Emergency services are urging drivers to stay clear of flooded roads, with wet conditions forecast for the days ahead
Rainfall totals of 20 millimetres to 45 millimetres have been recorded over the Traralgon Creek Catchment since 6pm last night. The creek is currently at 2.87 metres and steady but is expected to reach a major flood level of 4.8 metres by this afternoon.
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