Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Mitchell River
Issued at 10:55 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

GLENALADALE LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning has caused river level rises and flooding across the Mitchell River catchment. Moderate flooding is rising at Glenaladale, with a peak near the major flood level likely Thursday afternoon. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Bairnsdale from Thursday afternoon, with a minor flood peak expected overnight Thursday into Friday.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment during Thursday, however significant rainfall totals are not expected.
The situation will continue to be monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required.

Wonnangatta River:
River level rises and isolated minor flooding are occurring along the Wonnangatta River.
Mitchell River to Glenaladale:
Major flooding is likely along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is currently at 5.09 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is likely to peak near the major flood level (5.50 m) Thursday afternoon.

Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale:
Minor flooding is likely along the Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale is currently at 4.91 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.60 m) Thursday afternoon. The river may reach around 6.00 m overnight Thursday into Friday, with minor flooding.

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 04:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wonnangatta River at Crooked River,3.121,steady,10:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Wonnangatta River at Waterford,3.57,rising,10:44 am Thu 03/07/25
Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,3.367,rising,10:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Glenaladale,5.087,rising,10:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Rosehill,7.295,rising,10:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,4.91,rising,10:29 am Thu 03/07/25

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.