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Advisory
Riverine Flood
Flood Warning for Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point and Ovens River at Wangaratta
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 is no longer occurring at Wangaratta.
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.74 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.90 m).
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.74 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.90 m).
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
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: Alert · 10:17am Thu 20 Aug AEST · Minor Flood Warning for King River and King River at Docker Rd Bridge
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