Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Seven Creeks
Issued at 10:20 AM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT EUROA FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Minor flooding may develop in the Seven Creeks at Euroa on Friday afternoon.
In the 24 hours to 9 am Friday, rainfall totals of 15-25 mm have been recorded in the Seven Creeks catchment. Further rainfall totals of around 5 mm are forecast for the remainder of Friday into Saturday.

Seven Creeks to Euroa:
Minor flooding may occur along the Seven Creeks to Euroa.
The Seven Creeks at Euroa is currently at 2.21 metres and steady.
The Seven Creeks at Euroa may reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) Friday afternoon.

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 Saturday 20 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Seven Creeks at Strathbogie,1.31,Steady,10:15 AM FRI 19/08/22
Seven Creeks D/S Polly McQuinns Weir,0.95,Steady,09:29 AM FRI 19/08/22
Seven Creeks at Galls Gap Rd,1.24,Rising,10:07 AM FRI 19/08/22
Seven Creeks at Euroa,2.21,Steady,10:09 AM FRI 19/08/22
Castle Creek at Telfords Bridge,0.79,Steady,09:52 AM FRI 19/08/22
Castle Creek at Arcadia,0.41,Steady,07:29 AM FRI 19/08/22
Honeysuckle Creek at U/S Violet Town,0.62,Steady,09:37 AM FRI 19/08/22
Stoney Creek at Tamleugh,1.05,Steady,07:42 AM FRI 19/08/22
Seven Creeks at Kialla West,2.12,Steady,08:16 AM FRI 19/08/22

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.