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Riverine Flood
Moderate Flood Warning for Avoca River to Charlton Town and Avoca River at Charlton Town
Warning details
Minor flooding is occurring at Yawong Weir. Moderate flooding is occurring at Charlton D/S and is likely at Charlton Town.
The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 5.79 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (5.90 m) from Thursday afternoon. The river may peak near 6.70 m overnight Thursday into Friday, with moderate flooding. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (5.90 m) until Friday afternoon.
The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 5.79 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (5.90 m) from Thursday afternoon. The river may peak near 6.70 m overnight Thursday into Friday, with moderate flooding. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (5.90 m) until Friday 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
Avoca River to Charlton Town and Avoca River at Charlton Town
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 · 2:00pm Fri 14 Aug AEST · Moderate Flood Warning for Avoca River to Charlton Town and Avoca River at Ch...
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