Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Flood Warning For Tallangatta Creek
Issued at 02:23 AM AEDT on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
NEAR MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MCCALLUMS
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Mitta Mitta River catchment since Sunday afternoon. River and creek level rises are occurring across the catchment, with near minor flooding occurring along Tallangatta Creek at McCallums after briefly peaking above the minor flood level around midnight.
Further showers are forecast into Monday which may cause further river and creek level rises.
Tallangatta Creek:
Near minor flooding is occurring along along Tallangatta Creek at McCallums.
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 12:00 PM AEDT on Monday 23 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Big River at Joker Creek,1.34,rising,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Mitta Mitta River at Hinnomunjie,0.56,steady,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Gibbo River at Gibbo Park,0.70,steady,12:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Mitta Mitta River at Lake Dartmouth (HG),464.64,steady,1:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Mitta Mitta River at Colemans,2.57,steady,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Snowy Creek at Granite Flat,0.93,rising,10:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Mitta Mitta River at Tallandoon,3.04,steady,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Tallangatta Creek at McCallums,1.55,falling,2:00 am Mon 23/02/26
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.
Forecast
Newborough (38.1836°S, 146.2883°E, 79m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then tending E/NE in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
Forecast for Newborough (38.1836°S, 146.2883°E, 79m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 12° 13° 14° 14° 13° 15° 16° Maximum 24° 30° 24° 21° 24° 26° 28° Chance of rain 30% 90% 50% 30% 10% 20% 50% Likely amount < 1mm 20-40mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 4
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Newborough (38.1836°S, 146.2883°E, 79m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:24am EDT 6:51am EDT 8:04pm EDT 8:31pm EDT 1:00pm EDT 10:52pm EDT 
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