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Riverine Flood
Flood Watch for Snowy River
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated — read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
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Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyThis Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments
Initial Flood Watch for parts of North East, Gippsland and Central Victoria
Issued at 12:39 pm AEST on Friday 7 August 2026
Flood Watch Number: 1
FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE SUNDAY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with a strong cold front has the potential to cause widespread minor and isolated moderate flooding across parts of North East, Gippsland and Central Victoria from late Sunday and into early next week. Catchments are moderately wet following recent rainfall and rivers may respond quickly to any further rainfall.
Parts of North West Victoria are also being closely monitored as the rainfall situation develops. This Flood Watch will be updated and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.
River and creek level rises, areas of localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible across parts of the Flood Watch area. Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
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.
Next Issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 08 August 2026.
Areas affected
Snowy River, Mitchell River, Macalister River, Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek, Yarra River upstream of Warrandyte, Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers, Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Broken River, Goulburn River upstream of Lake Eildon, Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour
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