The Latest Breaking News from SES

Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews says more than 11,000 people have applied for emergency flood relief payments, giving authorities an idea of the number of people affected by the crisis. Flood conditions in Shepparton have stabilised, but residents in Echuca will face another peak in 48 hours.

The time to leave areas of Central Victoria passed on Sunday with emergency crews warning anyone remaining in Shepparton, Orrvale, Mooroopna and Elmore to Rochester to find high ground as flood waters rise.

As flood damage is assessed and authorities downgrade warnings in Tasmania, they say the danger has not yet passed and have urged people to remain vigilant.

Thousands of people in communities throughout northern Victoria are told it's too late to leave as flooding exceeds the devastation of 2011.

Victorian authorities warn flooded rivers yet to peak and prepare for one of the largest evacuation operations in the state’s history

Evacuation orders are in place in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania as flooding continues to impact residents.

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The SES has told residents in parts of Narrandera South to evacuate before 8pm on Saturday as moderate flooding threatens to close roads in southern New South Wales.

Authorities warn floodwaters still remain a danger in northern Tasmania, while some residents in the north-west begin the painful process of cleaning up after record rainfall.

Authorities urge residents in two communities in northern Victoria to evacuate immediately, as floodwaters surge towards the regional hub.

Authorities report Victoria's first flood fatality — a man whose body was discovered in the backyard of his home in the state's north. Tasmania and NSW are also battling swollen waterways