Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Frost Warning

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

Issued at 03:18 PM EST on Tuesday 09 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, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Frosts with temperatures down to -2 degrees are forecast for Wednesday morning in parts of the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 01:43 PM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA AND EASING AT KIEWA (MAIN STREAM)
Minor flooding is easing along the Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) and minor flooding is expected to continue at Bandiana during Tuesday and into Wednesday.
In the 24 hours to 1:00 pm Tuesday, rainfall totals up to 4 mm have been recorded in the Kiewa River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday.

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 3.30 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) during Tuesday afternoon and the river level is expected to fall below the minor flood level late Tuesday afternoon.

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) during Tuesday into 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 Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.67,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),3.30,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.88,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.06,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 09/08/22
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.91,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 09/08/22

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 Murray River Upstream Of Lake Hume
Issued at 10:28 AM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 9

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT BRINGENBRONG AND JINGELLIC
Flooding has now eased along the Upper Murray River at Bringenbrong and Jingellic. River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level during Tuesday.
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.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday, rainfall totals up to 5 mm have been observed. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday.

Murray River to Biggara:
No further flooding is expected in the Murray River to Biggara.
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:
No further flooding is expected in the Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is currently at 2.89 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Tuesday.

Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume:
No further flooding is expected in the Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume.
The Murray River at Jingellic is currently at 3.77 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Murray River at Jingellic is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday.

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:
Murray River at Biggara,1.58,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Bringenbrong,2.89,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Mannus Creek at Yarramundi,1.00,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Mannus Creek at Tooma,0.80,Steady,10:15 AM TUE 09/08/22
Tumbarumba Creek at Tumbarumba (No 2),0.84,Steady,10:15 AM TUE 09/08/22
Maragle Creek at Maragle,0.69,Steady,10:10 AM TUE 09/08/22
Tumbarumba Creek at Bakers,2.48,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Welumba Creek at the Square,0.69,Steady,10:15 AM TUE 09/08/22
Tooma River at Pinegrove,2.51,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Murray River at Jingellic,3.77,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Jingellic Creek at Jingellic,1.59,Steady,10:15 AM TUE 09/08/22

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 Ovens And King Rivers
Issued at 09:44 AM EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WANGARATTA AND MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT DOCKER ROAD BRIDGE
Minor flooding is continuing along the Ovens River at Wangaratta. Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the King River at Docker Rd Bridge.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday, rainfall totals up to 2 mm have been recorded in the Ovens and King catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday.

King River:
Minor flooding is easing along the King River at Docker Rd Bridge.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 3.36 metres and steady.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge will remain below the minor flood level (3.70 m) during Tuesday.

Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point.
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.90 metres and steady.
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is likely to remain around the minor flood level (11.90 m) during Tuesday.

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 09:30 am EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Ovens River at Harrietville,2.05,Steady,08:58 AM TUE 09/08/22
Ovens River at Bright,2.35,Steady,09:33 AM TUE 09/08/22
Buckland River at Upper Buckland (Twelve Mile),1.97,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.12,Steady,09:33 AM TUE 09/08/22
Ovens River at Eurobin,3.36,Steady,09:24 AM TUE 09/08/22
Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.43,Steady,09:22 AM TUE 09/08/22
Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.69,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.46,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Rose River at Matong North,0.99,Steady,09:36 AM TUE 09/08/22
Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.25,Steady,07:34 AM TUE 09/08/22
Buffalo River D/S Rose River Junction,2.35,Steady,08:54 AM TUE 09/08/22
Buffalo River D/S Lake Buffalo,2.26,Steady,09:37 AM TUE 09/08/22
Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.48,Steady,09:23 AM TUE 09/08/22
King River D/S Lake William Hovell,0.00,Steady,Not Available
King River at Cheshunt,1.15,Steady,09:37 AM TUE 09/08/22
King River at Edi,1.41,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.91,Steady,07:48 AM TUE 09/08/22
King River at Docker Rd Bridge,3.36,Steady,09:18 AM TUE 09/08/22
Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.53,Steady,08:03 AM TUE 09/08/22
Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.39,Steady,09:37 AM TUE 09/08/22
Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.82,Steady,08:13 AM TUE 09/08/22
Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.90,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22
Ovens River at Peechelba East,130.17,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 09/08/22

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.