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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
RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES EXPECTED
MINOR TO ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM TUESDAY
Moderate rainfall has been forecast for the flood watch area from overnight Monday through to Wednesday morning.
Renewed river level rises are expected across the flood watch area with minor flooding possible from Tuesday. Isolated moderate flooding may also develop if the rainfall is in the upper end of the forecast range.
Catchments across the flood watch area are wet and stream levels remain elevated as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding is still ongoing in some catchments. Stream levels are likely to respond quickly to forecast rainfall.
MINOR TO ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM TUESDAY
Moderate rainfall has been forecast for the flood watch area from overnight Monday through to Wednesday morning.
Renewed river level rises are expected across the flood watch area with minor flooding possible from Tuesday. Isolated moderate flooding may also develop if the rainfall is in the upper end of the forecast range.
Catchments across the flood watch area are wet and stream levels remain elevated as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding is still ongoing in some catchments. Stream levels are likely to respond quickly to forecast rainfall.
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, Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Broken River, Seven and Castle Creeks, Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour, Goulburn River downstream of Seymour, Loddon River, Avoca River
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 1:44pm Tue 25 Aug AEST · Flood Watch for Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers
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