Melbourne Experiences Heaviest Rain in 30 Months, Flood Watch Issued for Parts of Victoria, Australia

Melbourne recorded 48.4 mm of rain in the 24 hours to 9 AM Friday, October 2, 2026, marking its wettest day in two-and-a-half years. Rain continues to spread across Victoria, and a Flood Watch is current for parts of Gippsland, the North East forecast district, and large areas of central Victoria, indicating an increased threat of flooding.