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Riverine Flood
Flood Warning for Buffalo River and Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream)
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.
Moderate Flood Warning for the Ovens River and Minor Flood Warning for the King River
From 10:22am Mon 6 Jul to 1:22pm Tue 7 Jul
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT WANGARATTA
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DOCKER ROAD BRIDGE
Moderate rainfall during last week caused significant river level rises and areas of minor to moderate flooding across the Ovens and King River catchments.
River levels along the King River at Docker Road Bridge peaked near the major flood level Friday evening and are currently slowly falling with minor flooding.
Along the Ovens River at Wangaratta, a moderate peak was observed on Saturday afternoon, and river levels are currently slowly falling with moderate flooding.
Minor flooding has eased along the Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo.
- Minor flooding has eased along the Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo. — Buffalo River, Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream)
- Minor flooding is easing along the King River at Docker Road Bridge. — King River, King River at Docker Rd Bridge
- Moderate flooding is easing along the Ovens River at Wangaratta. — Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point, Ovens River at Wangaratta
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.
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 10:28am Tue 7 Jul AEST · Flood Warning for King River and King River at Docker Rd Bridge
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