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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 FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTH AND NORTH EAST VICTORIA FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON, WITH A CHANCE OF ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING
A cold front extends across central Victoria and will continue to move eastward across the state during Saturday. Moderate rainfall is forecast across the flood watch area, with higher totals expected in the eastern ranges and alpine areas.
Catchments are wet to very wet, with river levels elevated in some areas, and are likely to respond quickly to further rainfall. Minor flooding may develop across the Flood Watch area from Saturday afternoon onwards, with the chance of isolated moderate flooding in areas of higher rainfall.
A cold front extends across central Victoria and will continue to move eastward across the state during Saturday. Moderate rainfall is forecast across the flood watch area, with higher totals expected in the eastern ranges and alpine areas.
Catchments are wet to very wet, with river levels elevated in some areas, and are likely to respond quickly to further rainfall. Minor flooding may develop across the Flood Watch area from Saturday afternoon onwards, with the chance of isolated moderate flooding in areas of higher 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, Loddon River, Avoca River, Murray River downstream of Tocumwal
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 11:47am Sun 6 Sep AEST · Flood Watch for Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers
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