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Riverine Flood
Minor Flood Warning for Buffalo River and Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream)
Warning details
Minor flooding is easing downstream of Lake Buffalo.
No recent observations are available for the Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) and was at 3.98 m around 11:00 am Tuesday and falling, with minor flooding. The river is estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) may fall below the minor flood level (3.20 m) Wednesday afternoon.
No recent observations are available for the Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) and was at 3.98 m around 11:00 am Tuesday and falling, with minor flooding. The river is estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) may fall below the minor flood level (3.20 m) Wednesday afternoon.
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.
* 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.
Areas affected
Buffalo River and Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream), Ovens River Bright to Rocky Point and Ovens River at Rocky Point, King River, King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) and King River at Docker Rd Bridge, Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point and Ovens River at Wangaratta
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 · 9:39am Thu 13 Aug AEST · Minor Flood Warning for King River and King River at Docker Rd Bridge
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