Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Mitchell River
Issued at 06:26 AM EDT on Tuesday 11 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BAIRNSDALE AND OCCURRING AT GLENALADALE TUESDAY MORNING
Since 9:00 am Monday rainfall totals up 100 mm have been observed across the Mitchell River catchment. Rain is forecast to ease during Tuesday.
River levels are easing at Glenaladale, where a moderate flood peak was observed early Tuesday morning. Further downstream, minor flooding may develop at Bairnsdale.

Mitchell River to Glenaladale:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mitchell River to Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale peaked at 4.54 metres around 02:30 am Tuesday 11 February and is currently at 4.32 metres and falling, with minor flooding (3.00 m).
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Tuesday.

Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale:
Minor flooding may occur along the Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale is currently at 3.12 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.60 m).
A minor flood peak may occur in the Mitchell River at Bairnsdale Tuesday morning.

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.}
Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:30 pm EDT on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wonnangatta River at Crooked R,2.33,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Wonnangatta River at Waterford,2.22,Steady,05:47 AM TUE 11/02/25
Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,1.85,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Mitchell River at Glenaladale,4.32,Falling,05:33 AM TUE 11/02/25
Mitchell River at Rosehill,3.89,Steady,03:34 AM TUE 11/02/25
Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,3.12,Rising,05:52 AM TUE 11/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.