Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 10:02 AM AEST on Friday 12 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BANDIANA
Bandiana peaked just below the minor flood level late Thursday afternoon. The river level is expected to continue easing slowly into the weekend.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge:
River levels are easing along the Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge but remain elevated.
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Kiewa River at Bandiana.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana peaked at 2.71 m around 4:15 pm Thursday, below the minor flood level (2.80 m). The river is currently at 2.63 m and steady.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.80 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.67,steady,9:00 am Fri 12/09/25
Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,2.67,steady,9:00 am Fri 12/09/25
Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.30,steady,9:00 am Fri 12/09/25
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,0.90,steady,9:00 am Fri 12/09/25
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.63,steady,9:00 am Fri 12/09/25

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.