Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Snowy River Issued at 10:47 AM AEDT on Friday 27 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BASIN CREEK AND JARRAHMOND FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON A coastal low has developed offshore of the southern New South Wales coast, which has brought moderate rainfall totals overnight Thursday, and will continue to bring moderate to heavy rainfall across the Snowy River catchment during Friday. Minor flooding is possible at Basin Creek from Friday afternoon, and at Jarrahmond from Friday evening. A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for East Gippsland. Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge: Minor flooding possible along the Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge. The Snowy River at Basin Creek is currently at 2.09 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Snowy River at Basin Creek may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) Friday afternoon, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible. The Snowy River at Jarrahmond is currently at 1.13 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Snowy River at Jarrahmond may exceed the minor flood level (4.10 m) Friday evening, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible. Flood 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 11:00 AM AEDT on Saturday 28 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Snowy River at Dalgety Weir,0.99,steady,10:30 am Fri 27/03/26 Bombala River at Bombala,0.73,steady,10:30 am Fri 27/03/26 Little Plain Creek at Wellesley (Rowes),0.60,steady,10:30 am Fri 27/03/26 Delegate River at Quidong,0.52,steady,10:30 am Fri 27/03/26 Mclaughlin River at The Hut,0.19,steady,10:30 am Fri 27/03/26 Snowy River at Burnt Hut Crossing,0.28,steady,10:30 am Fri 27/03/26 Suggan Buggan River at Suggan Buggan,0.66,steady,5:00 am Wed 25/03/26 Snowy River at McKillops Bridge,0.78,steady,8:58 am Fri 27/03/26 Snowy River at Basin Creek,2.09,steady,10:00 am Fri 27/03/26 Buchan River at Buchan,0.91,steady,10:00 am Fri 27/03/26 Snowy River at Jarrahmond,1.13,steady,10:00 am Fri 27/03/26 Snowy River at Orbost,1.07,steady,10:43 am Fri 27/03/26 Brodribb River at Sardine Creek,0.48,steady,5:00 am Wed 25/03/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.