Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River Upstream Of Lake Hume
Issued at 10:08 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT BRINGENBRONG AND JINGELLIC
Minor flooding is easing slowly along the Upper Murray River at Bringenbrong and Jingellic. River levels are likely to fall below the minor flood level during late Monday morning.
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 Monday, no significant rainfall has been observed. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday.

Murray River to Biggara:
River levels along the Murray River to Biggara remain elevated.
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:
Minor flooding is easing along the Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is currently at 3.02 metres and easing slowly, with minor flooding.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) late Monday morning.

Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume:
Minor flooding is easing along the Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume.
The Murray River at Jingellic is currently at 4.06 metres and easing slowly, with minor flooding.
The Murray River at Jingellic is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Monday morning.

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 10:30 am EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Biggara,1.76,Steady,09:40 AM MON 08/08/22
Murray River at Bringenbrong,3.02,Falling,09:30 AM MON 08/08/22
Mannus Creek at Yarramundi,1.09,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Mannus Creek at Tooma,0.91,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Tumbarumba Creek at Tumbarumba (No 2),0.89,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Maragle Creek at Maragle,0.73,Steady,09:40 AM MON 08/08/22
Tumbarumba Creek at Bakers,2.68,Steady,09:30 AM MON 08/08/22
Welumba Creek at the Square,0.70,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Tooma River at Pinegrove,2.76,Steady,09:30 AM MON 08/08/22
Murray River at Jingellic,4.06,Falling,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Jingellic Creek at Jingellic,1.68,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22

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 09:35 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WANGARATTA
River levels along the Ovens River at Rocky Point peaked early Sunday morning and a minor flood peak is approaching Wangaratta late Monday morning. Minor flooding is easing along the King River at Docker Rd Bridge.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday, rainfall totals up to 8 mm have been recorded in the Ovens and King catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday.

King River:
Minor flooding is easing along the King River.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 3.72 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.70 m) Monday morning.

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 11.93 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is likely to peak near 12.00 metres late Monday morning.

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 10:00 am EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Ovens River at Harrietville,2.18,Steady,08:48 AM MON 08/08/22
Ovens River at Bright,2.46,Steady,09:28 AM MON 08/08/22
Buckland River at Upper Buckland (Twelve Mile),2.07,Steady,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.22,Steady,09:27 AM MON 08/08/22
Ovens River at Eurobin,3.57,Steady,09:06 AM MON 08/08/22
Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.47,Steady,09:22 AM MON 08/08/22
Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.82,Steady,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.58,Steady,08:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Rose River at Matong North,1.09,Falling,08:57 AM MON 08/08/22
Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.32,Steady,09:07 AM MON 08/08/22
Buffalo River D/S Rose River Junction,2.57,Steady,08:55 AM MON 08/08/22
Buffalo River D/S Lake Buffalo,2.56,Steady,09:26 AM MON 08/08/22
Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.69,Steady,09:18 AM MON 08/08/22
King River D/S Lake William Hovell,0.00,Steady,Not Available
King River at Cheshunt,1.25,Steady,08:38 AM MON 08/08/22
King River at Edi,1.50,Steady,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.92,Steady,07:48 AM MON 08/08/22
King River at Docker Rd Bridge,3.72,Falling,09:06 AM MON 08/08/22
Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.61,Steady,08:15 AM MON 08/08/22
Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.44,Steady,09:09 AM MON 08/08/22
Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.86,Steady,08:12 AM MON 08/08/22
Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.93,Rising,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Ovens River at Peechelba East,130.01,Steady,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22

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 Kiewa River
Issued at 01:56 PM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KIEWA (MAIN STREAM) AND BANDIANA
Minor flooding is expected to continue along the Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) and at Bandiana for the next few days.
In the 24 hours to 1:00pm Sunday, rainfall totals up to 15 mm have been recorded in the Kiewa River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday.

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 3.35 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) overnight Sunday into Monday.

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) overnight Sunday into Monday.

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 Monday 08 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.89,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),3.35,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),1.17,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.18,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.91,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 07/08/22

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.