Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 01:50 PM EST on Friday 12 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA
Minor flooding is expected to continue along the Kiewa River at Bandiana during Friday and over the weekend.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Friday, rainfall totals of 20-25 mm were recorded in the Kiewa River catchment. A further 5-10 mm rainfall is forecast for north east Victoria from Friday into Saturday. Due to wet catchment conditions, small renewed river level rises are likely.

Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge:
Flooding is not expected along the Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge.
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is currently at 2.95 metres (below the minor flood level of 3.30 metres) and rising.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.93 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

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 02:00 pm EST on Saturday 13 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.91,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),2.95,Rising,01:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.77,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.44,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 12/08/22
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.93,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 12/08/22

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.