Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 01:56 PM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KIEWA (MAIN STREAM) AND BANDIANA
Minor flooding is expected to continue along the Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) and at Bandiana for the next few days.
In the 24 hours to 1:00pm Sunday, rainfall totals up to 15 mm have been recorded in the Kiewa River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday.

Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge:
Flooding is no longer 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 3.35 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is expected to remain around the minor flood level (3.30 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.91 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

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 Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.89,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),3.35,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),1.17,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.18,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.91,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Frost Warning

for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts

Issued at 01:43 PM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022

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Please be aware
Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower than those recorded
by standard weather stations, especially in calm conditions with very clear skies.
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Frost Warning for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts
Frosts with temperatures down to -1 degrees are forecast for Monday morning in parts of the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Ovens And King Rivers
Issued at 11:33 AM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 7

Reissued to include river tendency and forecast time
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DOCKER ROAD BRIDGE AND LIKELY AT WANGARATTA OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
River levels along the Ovens River at Rocky Point peaked early Sunday morning and the main flood peak is approaching Wangaratta which is expected to peak near the minor flood level (11.9 metres) overnight Sunday into Monday.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday, rainfall totals up to 5 mm have been recorded in the Ovens and King catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday.

King River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the King River.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 3.90 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.70 m) Sunday evening.

Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point:
Minor flooding is likely along the Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point.
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.61 metres and rising.
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is likely to peak near the minor flood level (11.90 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

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 10:00 am EST on Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Ovens River at Harrietville,2.27,Steady,10:51 AM SUN 07/08/22
Ovens River at Bright,2.55,Rising,11:18 AM SUN 07/08/22
Buckland River at Upper Buckland (Twelve Mile),2.14,Rising,11:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.33,Steady,11:19 AM SUN 07/08/22
Ovens River at Eurobin,3.75,Steady,11:06 AM SUN 07/08/22
Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.53,Steady,09:37 AM SUN 07/08/22
Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.90,Rising,11:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.69,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Rose River at Matong North,1.18,Steady,10:52 AM SUN 07/08/22
Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.41,Falling,10:57 AM SUN 07/08/22
Buffalo River D/S Rose River Junction,2.81,Steady,11:15 AM SUN 07/08/22
Buffalo River D/S Lake Buffalo,2.85,Steady,11:06 AM SUN 07/08/22
Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.84,Steady,10:33 AM SUN 07/08/22
King River at Cheshunt,1.34,Steady,08:43 AM SUN 07/08/22
King River at Edi,1.58,Falling,11:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.95,Steady,10:48 AM SUN 07/08/22
King River at Docker Rd Bridge,3.90,Steady,10:23 AM SUN 07/08/22
Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.72,Steady,10:53 AM SUN 07/08/22
Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.48,Steady,11:01 AM SUN 07/08/22
Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.89,Steady,11:12 AM SUN 07/08/22
Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.61,Rising,11:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Ovens River at Peechelba East,129.85,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 07/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River Upstream Of Lake Hume
Issued at 10:32 AM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BRINGENBRONG AND JINGELLIC
Minor flooding is occurring along the Upper Murray River at Bringenbrong and Jingellic.
Snowy Hydro advise that as of 10:00 am Saturday releases from Khancoban are at 113 cumecs (minor flow level 114 cumecs) and that releases are expected to remain steady over the next few days.
Since 9:00 am Saturday, rainfall totals up to 10 mm have been recorded across the Upper Murray River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday.

Murray River to Biggara:
The Murray River at Biggara peaked around 2.72 metres Thursday evening and fell below the minor flood level (2.60 m) Sunday morning.
Swampy Plains River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Swampy Plains River.
Snowy Hydro advises that releases from Khancoban pondage are at 113 cumecs (below the minor flood flow 114 cumecs) and steady.
Snowy Hydro advise that releases from Khancoban Pondage are expected to remain below the minor flood flow (114 cumecs) during the next few days.

Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong peaked at 3.54 metres around 05:00 am Friday 05 August and is currently at 3.15 metres and steady with minor flooding.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Sunday and into Monday.

Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume:
Minor flooding is likely along the Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume.
The Murray River at Jingellic peaked at 5.34 metres around 04:00 am Saturday 06 August and is currently at 4.35 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Murray River at Jingellic is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Sunday and into Monday.

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 10:30 am EST on Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Biggara,1.94,Falling,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Murray River at Bringenbrong,3.15,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Mannus Creek at Yarramundi,1.39,Steady,09:45 AM SUN 07/08/22
Mannus Creek at Tooma,1.09,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Tumbarumba Creek at Tumbarumba (No 2),1.04,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Maragle Creek at Maragle,0.84,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Tumbarumba Creek at Bakers,3.09,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Welumba Creek at the Square,0.71,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Tooma River at Pinegrove,2.99,Rising,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Murray River at Jingellic,4.35,Falling,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22
Jingellic Creek at Jingellic,1.84,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 07/08/22

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.