Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Flood Warning For Tallangatta Creek
Issued at 02:23 AM AEDT on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

NEAR MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MCCALLUMS
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Mitta Mitta River catchment since Sunday afternoon. River and creek level rises are occurring across the catchment, with near minor flooding occurring along Tallangatta Creek at McCallums after briefly peaking above the minor flood level around midnight.
Further showers are forecast into Monday which may cause further river and creek level rises.

Tallangatta Creek:
Near minor flooding is occurring along along Tallangatta Creek at McCallums.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEDT on Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Big River at Joker Creek,1.34,rising,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Mitta Mitta River at Hinnomunjie,0.56,steady,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Gibbo River at Gibbo Park,0.70,steady,12:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Mitta Mitta River at Lake Dartmouth (HG),464.64,steady,1:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Mitta Mitta River at Colemans,2.57,steady,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Snowy Creek at Granite Flat,0.93,rising,10:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Mitta Mitta River at Tallandoon,3.04,steady,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Tallangatta Creek at McCallums,1.55,falling,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Northern Country and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:47 am Monday, 23 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have now eased across the northeast of Victoria.

Weather Situation
A cold front is now weakening through the northeast of the state.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Northern Country and North East
This warning is now cancelled.
75.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT TALLANDOON (MITTA MITTA RIVER) IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5:52 PM.
60.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT OSBORNE'S FLAT (YACKANDANDAH CK) IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5 PM.
30 mm was recorded at Rutherglen in the 60 min to 4:23 pm.
31 mm was recorded at Morella in the 60 min to 10:50 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Northern Country and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:47 am Monday, 23 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms have now eased across the northeast of Victoria.

Weather Situation
A cold front is now weakening through the northeast of the state.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Northern Country and North East
This warning is now cancelled.
75.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT TALLANDOON (MITTA MITTA RIVER) IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5:52 PM.
60.6 MM WAS RECORDED AT OSBORNE'S FLAT (YACKANDANDAH CK) IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5 PM.
30 mm was recorded at Rutherglen in the 60 min to 4:23 pm.
31 mm was recorded at Morella in the 60 min to 10:50 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.