Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 10:51 AM AEST on Wednesday 09 September 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE KIEWA RIVER AT BANDIANA Moderate to heavy rainfall observed across the Kiewa River catchment during Saturday has resulted in river level rises and minor flooding. Along the Kiewa River at Kiewa river levels fell below the minor flood level overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Minor flooding continues at Bandiana. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Mongans Bridge at Bandiana. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.25 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m). The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.88 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) for the next few days. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 11 September 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.57,steady,10:00 am Wed 09/09/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.25,steady,10:00 am Wed 09/09/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.83,steady,10:00 am Wed 09/09/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.14,steady,12:00 pm Tue 08/09/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.88,steady,10:00 am Wed 09/09/26 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.