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Advisory
Riverine Flood
Flood Watch for Mitchell 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.
Warning details
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF NORTH EAST AND CENTRAL RIVER CATCHMENTS
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM THURSDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded across the northeast and central Victoria since Monday has caused river level rises and minor to moderate flooding in the Seven and Castle Creeks, Kiewa, Ovens and King, and Goulburn River catchments.
Further widespread rainfall is forecast across parts of Gippsland, northeast and central Victoria during Thursday and into Friday. This rainfall may result in minor flooding across the Flood Watch area from Thursday. Flooding is likely to continue in the Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Goulburn River, and Seven and Castle Creeks catchments, where Flood Warnings remain current.
The situation is being closely monitored, and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM THURSDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded across the northeast and central Victoria since Monday has caused river level rises and minor to moderate flooding in the Seven and Castle Creeks, Kiewa, Ovens and King, and Goulburn River catchments.
Further widespread rainfall is forecast across parts of Gippsland, northeast and central Victoria during Thursday and into Friday. This rainfall may result in minor flooding across the Flood Watch area from Thursday. Flooding is likely to continue in the Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Goulburn River, and Seven and Castle 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
Mitchell River, Macalister River, Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers, Broken River, Broken Creek, Seven and Castle Creeks, Goulburn River downstream of Seymour, Campaspe River
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 12:55pm Fri 3 Jul AEST · Flood Watch for Mitchell River
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