Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The King River And Minor Flood Warning For The Ovens River Issued at 03:19 AM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 10 MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DOCKER RD BRIDGE FRIDAY MORNING MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE BUFFALO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING Moderate rainfall across the Ovens and King River catchments since Monday has caused significant river level rises. Moderate flooding is occurring along the King River at Docker Road Bridge, with major flooding possible Friday morning. Minor flooding is occurring along the King River downstream of Lake William Hovell and along the Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo. Moderate flooding may develop along the Buffalo River early Friday morning. Moderate flooding is occurring at Cheshunt. Along the Ovens River, minor flooding is occurring at Bright, Eurobin and Rocky Point, and may develop at Wangaratta early Friday morning. Minor flooding is occurring along the Buckland River at Harris Lane and along Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South. A Flood Watch is current for parts of Gippsland, North East and Central Victoria. Ovens River to Bright: Minor flooding is occurring at Bright. The Ovens River at Bright is currently at 3.10 m and rising, above the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Ovens River at Bright may reach around 3.30 m Friday morning, with minor flooding. Buckland River: Minor flooding is occurring at Harris Lane Buffalo River: Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Lake Buffalo, with moderate flooding possible. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) is currently at 4.73 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) may exceed the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Friday morning. The river may reach around 5.20 m Friday afternoon, with moderate flooding. Ovens River Bright to Rocky Point: Minor flooding is occurring at Eurobin and Rocky Point. The Ovens River at Eurobin is currently at 4.74 m and rising, above the minor flood level (4.50 m). The Ovens River at Eurobin may reach around 5.00 m Friday morning, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 3.55 m and rising, above the minor flood level (3.20 m). The Ovens River at Rocky Point may reach around 4.30 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding. King River: Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Lake William Hovell. Moderate flooding is occurring at Docker Rd Bridge, with major flooding possible. Moderate flooding is occurring at Cheshunt. The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is currently at 2.10 m and steady, with minor flooding. The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.80 m) for the remainder of Friday. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 4.05 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge may reach around the major flood level (4.10 m) Friday morning. Fifteen Mile Creek: Minor flooding is occurring at Greta South. The Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South peaked at 2.74 m around 02:00 am Thursday, below the minor flood level. The creek is currently at 3.14 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) Friday morning. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Minor flooding is possible at Wangaratta. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.76 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Ovens River at Wangaratta may exceed the minor flood level (11.90 m) early Friday morning. The river may reach around 12.20 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding. 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 10:00 AM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,2.49,rising,3:14 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Bright,3.10,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,2.61,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,3.00,steady,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,4.74,rising,3:09 am Fri 03/07/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,1.08,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,3.23,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,2.73,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Rose River at Matong North,2.21,steady,3:06 am Fri 03/07/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,3.33,rising,3:13 am Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,4.67,rising,3:10 am Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,262.97,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),4.73,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,3.55,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream),2.10,steady,3:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 King River at Cheshunt,2.54,steady,3:05 am Fri 03/07/26 King River at Edi,1.27,steady,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,1.20,steady,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 King River at Docker Rd Bridge,4.05,steady,1:56 am Fri 03/07/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,1.73,rising,3:11 am Fri 03/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,3.14,falling,3:09 am Fri 03/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,1.89,rising,3:12 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.76,rising,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,129.40,steady,3:00 am Fri 03/07/26 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.