The Ararat and Stawell regions did not see the forecast 80-100 millimetres of rain on Thursday night.
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Most weather stations in the region recorded between 19.2 and 27.8mm between 2.30pm on Thursday and 9am on Friday.
Ararat prison weather station recorded the highest overnight rainfall at 28mm, with Stawell recording. 21.8mm.
However, there may be more to come with the forecasts of 50-150mm on Sunday.
The rain has been brought by a high pressure system that will continue to strengthen over the Tasman Sea this week allowing a hot and humid northeasterly airstream to continue.
Some areas of Victoria were forecast to receive up to 250mm, with western Victoria forecast for up to 100mm.
About 20 Country Fire Authority crews were called to fight a grass fire at Deep Lead at about 1pm on Thursday afternoon.
The fire was brought under control at about 4pm.
Meanwhile, farmers across western Victoria scrambled to harvest their crops ahead of the downpour.
Wheat farmers and grape growers in the Ararat region had already been devastated by late season frosts, with many losing substantial amounts of their crops.
The latest severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast 50-150mm of rain in the Ararat and Stawell region on Sunday.
A trough of low pressure currently over far western Victoria will move slowly across the State during the next two days.
A low pressure system will develop on the trough over northwestern Victoria later on Friday, then move slowly southeastwards.
Milder, less humid southerly winds will develop behind the low, as a new high pressure system forms in the Bight.
Heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms which may lead to flash flooding have been forecast throughout much of Victoria on Friday, with a focus about the northeast.
Heavy rain and thunderstorm activity will continue throughout Saturday, before contracting to the southeast during Sunday.
Rain totals to midday Sunday of 50-150mm are expected in the warning area, with 100-200mm in the northeast and peak totals exceeding 250mm possible about the northeast ranges.
Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
The State Emergency Service has advised that people should:
Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water;
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
- Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks;
- Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads;
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Friday.
Sheep graziers are warned that cool temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southerly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday.
Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, North Central, South West and Central forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Powercor reported that 103 premises at Campbells Bridge lost power at 6.45pm on Thursday night.
As of 10.30am on Friday, Powercor had multiple power outages across the region affecting 23 customers near West Wail Road, Pimpinio; 13 customers near Landsborough Road, Concongella; two customers near Allanvale Road, Great Western; and 27 customers at Langi Logan, Denicull Creek, Maroona and Moyston.
Powecor has estimated that most premises will have their power restored by 3-4pm on Friday.