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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Avon River
Issued at 06:01 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE AVON RIVER AT STRATFORD FROM LATE THURSDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday has caused river level rises along the Avon River. Minor flooding is possible at Stratford from late Thursday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment during the remainder of Thursday. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.

Avon River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Avon River at Stratford.

The Avon River at Stratford is currently at 3.74 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Avon River at Stratford may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) late Thursday morning.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Avon River at The Channel,4.2,steady,5:55 am Thu 03/07/25
Freestone Creek at Briagolong,4.51,rising,5:08 am Thu 03/07/25
Avon River at Stratford,3.74,rising,5:58 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 04:40 AM EST on Thursday 03 July 2025

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Gippsland
Issued at 12:43 PM AEST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
Flood Watch Number: 3
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Bemm, Cann and Genoa Rivers
Snowy River
Tambo River
Mitchell River
Avon River
Macalister River
Thomson River
Latrobe River
Traralgon Creek

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Bemm, Cann and Genoa

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.