Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 10:39 AM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 12

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA
Minor flooding is expected to continue along the Kiewa River at Bandiana over the next few days.

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) peaked at 3.29 metres around 03:00 pm Saturday and is currently at 3.04 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days.

The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.90 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) over the next few days.

Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge:
Cancellation

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 11:00 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.56,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),3.04,Falling,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.64,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.13,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.90,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22

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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East and West and South Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:04 AM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North East and West and South Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that rain, showers and cold westerly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North East and West and South Gippsland 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 pm EST Sunday.