Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 11:32 AM AEST on Thursday 13 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KIEWA (MAINSTREAM) AND AT BANDIANA Rainfall across the Kiewa River catchment during Sunday and Monday has resulted in river level rises and areas of minor to moderate flooding. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the catchment for the next few days to cause renewed river level rises. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is occurring at Kiewa (Mainstream) and at Bandiana. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.35 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Thursday and into Friday. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.95 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) during Thursday and into Friday. 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 Friday 14 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.76,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.35,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,1.22,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.27,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.95,steady,11:00 am Thu 13/08/26 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.