Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Wimmera River Issued at 03:43 PM AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENORCHY OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY Rainfall observed during Sunday and into Monday in the upper parts of the Wimmera River catchment has resulted in river level rises along the upper Wimmera River. Wimmera River to Glenorchy: Minor flooding is possible along the Wimmera River at Glenorchy. The Wimmera River at Glenorchy is currently at 3.16 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Wimmera River at Glenorchy may peak near the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Wimmera River at Eversley,1.93,falling,3:16 pm Tue 11/08/26 Mount Cole Creek at Crowlands,0.57,steady,3:22 pm Tue 11/08/26 Wattle Creek at Navarre,1.05,steady,3:20 pm Tue 11/08/26 Wimmera River at Glynwylln,4.81,falling,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Concongella Creek at Stawell,0.00,steady,1:09 pm Tue 11/08/26 Wimmera River at Glenorchy,3.16,rising,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Fyans Creek at Fyans Creek Road,0.07,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Mt William Creek at Lake Lonsdale (TG),0.28,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Yarriamback Creek at Murtoa (Wimmera Hwy),0.28,steady,2:43 pm Tue 11/08/26 Wimmera River at Drung Drung,1.45,rising,8:53 am Tue 11/08/26 Burnt Creek at Wonwondah East,0.37,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Wimmera River at Horsham (Walmer),0.25,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Mackenzie River at Mckenzie Creek,0.12,steady,3:12 pm Tue 11/08/26 Wimmera River at Quantong Bridge,2.45,steady,2:34 pm Tue 11/08/26 Wimmera River at Dimboola (Upstream),0.79,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Wimmera River at Lochiel,1.41,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Richardson River at Rich Avon Weir (Upstream),2.11,rising,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Richardson River at Banyena,2.54,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Avon River at Wimmera Hwy,5.18,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Richardson River at Donald (Upstream),0.39,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Richardson River at Donald Town,0.89,steady,3:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 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.