Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Ovens And King Rivers Issued at 09:39 AM AEST on Thursday 13 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 15 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WANGARATTA AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT DOCKER ROAD BRIDGE Rainfall across the Ovens and King River catchments during Sunday and Monday has resulted in river level rises and areas of minor to major flooding. Rainfall has now eased, and moderate flooding is easing at Wangaratta and estimated to be easing at Docker Rd Bridge. King River: Moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring at Docker Rd Bridge. No observations are currently available for the King River at Docker Rd Bridge. The river level is estimated to be around the moderate flood level and falling slowly. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge may fall below the moderate flood level (3.95 m) Thursday afternoon. The river may remain above the minor flood level (3.70 m) until Friday morning. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Moderate flooding is occurring at Wangaratta. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 12.45 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The Ovens River at Wangaratta may fall below the moderate flood level (12.40 m) Thursday afternoon. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (11.90 m) until Saturday. 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 10:30 AM AEST on Friday 14 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,2.07,steady,9:25 am Thu 13/08/26 Ovens River at Bright,2.39,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,2.04,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.27,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,3.79,steady,9:24 am Thu 13/08/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.49,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.86,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.59,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Rose River at Matong North,1.24,steady,8:23 am Thu 13/08/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.54,steady,8:08 am Thu 13/08/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,2.80,steady,9:28 am Thu 13/08/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,262.14,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),2.95,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.94,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 King River at Cheshunt,1.48,steady,9:27 am Thu 13/08/26 King River at Edi,1.74,falling,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.64,steady,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.72,steady,9:08 am Thu 13/08/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.73,steady,8:22 am Thu 13/08/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.99,steady,9:18 am Thu 13/08/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,12.45,falling,9:00 am Thu 13/08/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,131.02,steady,9:00 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.