Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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Initial Flood Watch for part of North West, Central and North East Victoria
Issued at 2:06 pm AEST on Sunday 23 August 2026

Flood Watch Number: 1

RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES ARE EXPECTED AND MINOR FLOODING MAY DEVELOP ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM TUESDAY

ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING IS ALSO POSSIBLE

Moderate rainfall has been forecast for the flood watch area from overnight Monday through to Wednesday morning.

Renewed river level rises are expected across the flood watch area with minor flooding possible from Tuesday. Isolated moderate flooding may also develop if the rainfall is in the upper end of the forecast range.

Catchments across the flood watch area are wet and stream levels remain elevated as a result of recent rainfall and flooding is still ongoing in some catchments. Stream levels are likely to respond quickly to forecast rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers

Kiewa River

Ovens and King Rivers

Broken River

Seven and Castle Creeks

Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour

Goulburn River downstream of Seymour

Loddon River

Avoca River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Kiewa, Loddon and Avoca

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

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