Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 12:04 PM AEST on Saturday 22 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 15 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA Rainfall across the Kiewa River catchment last week caused renewed river level rises. Minor flooding is currently occurring at Bandiana. River levels may remain around the minor flood level over the weekend. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River at Bandiana. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.82 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana may remain around the minor flood level (2.80 m) over the weekend. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Sunday 23 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.65,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/08/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.13,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/08/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.47,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/08/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.08,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/08/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.82,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/08/26 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.