Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 10:39 AM AEST on Wednesday 08 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 18 MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING TO EASE SLOWLY AT BANDIANA Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River at Bandiana. The river level is likely to remain above the minor flood level for the next few days. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is continuing at Bandiana. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.29 m and steady, just below the minor flood level (3.30 m). The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m) over the next few days. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.91 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to ease slowly over the next few days but remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m). 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 11:30 AM AEST on Thursday 09 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.80,steady,10:00 am Wed 08/07/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.29,steady,10:00 am Wed 08/07/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.86,steady,10:00 am Wed 08/07/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.08,steady,10:00 am Wed 08/07/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.91,steady,10:00 am Wed 08/07/26 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.