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

Final Flood Watch for Parts of Gippsland, North East and Central Victoria

Issued at 12:55 pm AEST on Friday 3 July 2026

Flood Watch Number: 6

MINOR TO MAJOR FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENT FOR PARTS OF GIPPSLAND, NORTH EAST AND CENTRAL RIVER CATCHMENTS

Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded across parts of Gippsland, northeast and central Victoria since Monday has caused river level rises in the Flood Watch area. Flooding is likely to continue in the Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Goulburn, Mitchell and Werribee Rivers, and Seven and Castle Creeks catchments, where Flood Warnings remain current.

Rainfall is easing during Friday. Further flooding is not expected elsewhere in the Flood Watch area.

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Mitchell, Upper Murray, Kiewa, Ovens and King, Seven and Castle, Goulburn and Loddon

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Macalister, Broken and Campaspe

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:

This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.