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This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments

Flood Watch for Parts of North East and Central Victoria

Issued at 12:40 pm AEST on Monday 29 June 2026

Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM TUESDAY, WITH ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

A series of cold fronts are forecast to cross Victoria from Monday and continue through to Friday, which is likely to bring widespread moderate rainfall across north east and central Victoria.

This rainfall is likely to result in minor to moderate flooding from Tuesday across the Flood Watch area, with isolated major flooding possible. Renewed flooding is possible in the Kiewa River catchment, where a Flood Warning remains current.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet.

The situation is being closely monitored, and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Kiewa

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 Tuesday 30 June 2026.