OVER 80mm of rainfall fell in south-west last week resulting in flooding in the Glenelg, Moyne and Merri River catchments.

Between Wednesday and Friday, rivers continued to rise with flood warnings issued for Port Fairy, Coleraine and Casterton.

Hamilton SES unit controller, John McKenzie said as parts of the south-west experienced high winds and heavy rains, the Hamilton unit deployed crews to assist neighbouring units.

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