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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 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.
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.
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, Goulburn River downstream of Seymour, Campaspe River
Version history
Replaced by: Alert · 12:39pm Fri 7 Aug AEST · Flood Watch for Snowy River
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