Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North Central, North East and Central forecast districts

Issued at 10:35 PM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022

Warnings for Thursday 11 August

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North Central, North East and Central forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold northerly winds, rain and showers are expected during Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North Central, North East and Central forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 02:12 PM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA
Minor flooding is expected to continue along the Kiewa River at Bandiana during Wednesday and into Thursday.
In the 24 hours to 1:00 pm Wednesday, no significant rainfall was recorded in the Kiewa River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday.

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 3.19 metres and falling, below minor flood level.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Wednesday.

The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.92 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) during Wednesday.

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 Thursday 11 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.57,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.66,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.03,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.92,Steady,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22

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

Final Flood Warning For The Ovens And King Rivers
Issued at 09:25 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT WANGARATTA
Minor flooding has eased along the Ovens River at Wangaratta.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Wednesday, no significant rainfall has been recorded in the Ovens and King River catchments. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday.

King River:
No further flooding is expected in the King River.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 2.95 metres and falling.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge will remain below the minor flood level (3.70 m) during Wednesday.

Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point:
No further flooding is expected in the Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point.
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.69 metres and falling.
The Ovens River at Wangaratta will remain below the minor flood level (11.90 m) during Wednesday.

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Ovens River at Harrietville,1.96,Steady,07:42 AM WED 10/08/22
Ovens River at Bright,2.25,Steady,09:03 AM WED 10/08/22
Buckland River at Upper Buckland (Twelve Mile),1.90,Falling,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.07,Steady,07:56 AM WED 10/08/22
Ovens River at Eurobin,3.19,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.41,Steady,06:22 AM WED 10/08/22
Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.59,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.35,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Rose River at Matong North,0.92,Steady,09:02 AM WED 10/08/22
Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.19,Steady,07:34 AM WED 10/08/22
Buffalo River D/S Rose River Junction,2.20,Steady,08:40 AM WED 10/08/22
Buffalo River D/S Lake Buffalo,1.99,Steady,09:11 AM WED 10/08/22
Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.30,Steady,08:58 AM WED 10/08/22
King River D/S Lake William Hovell,0.00,Steady,Not Available
King River at Cheshunt,1.08,Steady,08:38 AM WED 10/08/22
King River at Edi,1.34,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.88,Steady,08:50 AM WED 10/08/22
King River at Docker Rd Bridge,2.95,Falling,09:06 AM WED 10/08/22
Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.49,Steady,07:53 AM WED 10/08/22
Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.34,Steady,09:09 AM WED 10/08/22
Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.78,Steady,08:12 AM WED 10/08/22
Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.69,Falling,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Ovens River at Peechelba East,130.31,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22

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.