Victorian floodwater peaks at isolated Kerang while Murray River continues rise at Echuca

The Loddon River has peaked at Kerang in Victoria's north but is expected to remain at major levels for days, while the Murray River as continued its rise at communities around Echuca.

SES Chief Operations Officer Tim Wiebusch said the Loddon River peaked at Kerang at 77.97 metres above sea level, slightly below the 78m which was forecast, on Saturday morning.