Minor

Riverine Flood

Minor Flood Warning for Avoca River to Charlton Town and Avoca River at Charlton Town

Issued
4:50pm Fri 28 Aug AEST
Applies from
4:50pm Fri 28 Aug AEST 2 days ago
Applies until
7:50pm Sat 29 Aug AEST ended 1 day ago

Minor Flood Warning for the Avoca River

From 4:50pm Fri 28 Aug to 7:50pm Sat 29 Aug

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT CHARLTON TOWN

MINOR FLOODING EASED AT QUAMBATOOK WITH RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE EARLY NEXT WEEK

Minor flooding is occurring along the Avoca River at Charlton Town where the river levels peaked below the moderate flood level late Thursday. Minor flooding is also occurring at Charlton Downstream, while flooding has eased at Yawong Weir and Quambatook. Renewed river level rises and minor flooding are possible at Quambatook early next week as upstream flows arrive.

  • Minor flooding is occurring at Charlton Town and eased at Yawong Weir.: Avoca River to Charlton Town, Avoca River at Charlton Town
  • Minor flooding is occurring at Charlton Downstream and eased at Quambatook with renewed minor flooding possible.: Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town, Avoca River at Quambatook

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.

Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 10:30 AM AEST on Saturday 29 August 2026.

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 · 10:17am Sat 29 Aug AEST · Minor Flood Warning for Avoca River to Charlton Town and Avoca River at Charl...

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