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Advisory
Riverine Flood
Flood Watch for Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers
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.
Warning details
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM WEDNESDAY, WITH ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE
Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded across the northeast of Victoria since Monday has caused river level rises and minor flooding in the Seven Creeks and Kiewa, King and Goulburn River catchments.
Further widespread moderate rainfall is forecast across northeast and central Victoria from Wednesday into Friday. This rainfall may result in minor to moderate flooding across the Flood Watch area from Wednesday, with isolated major flooding possible. Further flooding is likely in the Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Goulburn River, and Seven Creeks catchments, where Flood Warnings remain current.
The situation is being closely monitored, and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.
Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded across the northeast of Victoria since Monday has caused river level rises and minor flooding in the Seven Creeks and Kiewa, King and Goulburn River catchments.
Further widespread moderate rainfall is forecast across northeast and central Victoria from Wednesday into Friday. This rainfall may result in minor to moderate flooding across the Flood Watch area from Wednesday, with isolated major flooding possible. Further flooding is likely in the Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Goulburn River, and Seven Creeks catchments, where Flood Warnings remain current.
The situation is being closely monitored, and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.
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.
* 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.
Areas affected
Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers, Ovens and King Rivers, Broken River, Broken Creek, Seven and Castle Creeks, Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour, Campaspe River
Version history
Replaced by: Alert · 12:39pm Fri 7 Aug AEST · Flood Watch for Snowy River
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