Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 04:16 PM AEST on Monday 10 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT CHARLTON TOWN TUESDAY MORNING Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Avoca River catchment since Sunday, with the heaviest falls recorded in the upper catchment. Strong river level rises are occurring along the Avoca River upstream of Charlton Town. Minor flooding is likely at Charlton Town from Tuesday morning. Avoca River to Charlton Town: Minor flooding is likely along the Avoca River to Charlton Town The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 3.66 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 Tuesday 11 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Archdale Junction,2.54,rising,4:00 pm Mon 10/08/26 Avoca River at Yawong Weir,1.29,rising,4:00 pm Mon 10/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,3.66,steady,4:00 pm Mon 10/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),0.95,steady,4:00 pm Mon 10/08/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,0.40,steady,3:00 pm Mon 10/08/26 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.