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Minor Flood Warning for Ovens River Bright to Rocky Point and Ovens River at Rocky Point
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens and King Rivers
From 4:13pm Sat 5 Sep to 7:13pm Sun 6 Sep
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DOCKER ROAD BRIDGE FROM SATURDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ROCKY POINT AND WANGARATTA FROM SUNDAY MORNING
Rainfall since Friday evening has resulted in river level rises in the upper Ovens and King River catchments. Minor flooding may develop at Docker Road Bridge Saturday evening. Further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Rocky Point and Wangaratta from Sunday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday morning, which may cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and North East Victoria, including the Ovens and King River catchments.
- Minor flooding is possible along the Ovens River from Bright to Rocky Point.: Ovens River Bright to Rocky Point, Ovens River at Rocky Point
- Minor flooding is possible along the King River.: King River, King River at Docker Rd Bridge
- Minor flooding is possible along the Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point.: 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 · 10:40am Sun 6 Sep AEST · Flood Warning for Ovens River Bright to Rocky Point and Ovens River at Rocky ...
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