VIC
Tue 10:48 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The King River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The King River
Issued at 10:48 AM AEST on Tuesday 14 July 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT DOCKER ROAD BRIDGE FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall across the Ovens and King River catchments since Saturday afternoon has resulted in renewed river level rises across the catchments. Minor flooding is likely to develop along the King River at Docker Road Bridge from Tuesday afternoon.
King River:
Minor flooding is likely along the King River.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 3.63 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.70 m) from Tuesday afternoon. The river may reach around 3.80 m overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with minor flooding.
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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Ovens River at Harrietville,2.01,steady,10:44 am Tue 14/07/26
Ovens River at Bright,2.13,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Buckland River at Upper Buckland,1.86,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.06,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Ovens River at Eurobin,3.26,steady,9:38 am Tue 14/07/26
Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.53,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.74,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.44,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Rose River at Matong North,1.07,steady,9:32 am Tue 14/07/26
Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.29,steady,10:29 am Tue 14/07/26
Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,2.42,steady,10:29 am Tue 14/07/26
Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,261.80,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),2.21,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.51,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream),1.40,steady,5:00 pm Sun 12/07/26
King River at Cheshunt,1.25,steady,9:55 am Tue 14/07/26
Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.73,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
King River at Docker Rd Bridge,3.63,rising,10:30 am Tue 14/07/26
Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.87,steady,10:19 am Tue 14/07/26
Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.76,steady,10:21 am Tue 14/07/26
Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.97,steady,10:37 am Tue 14/07/26
Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.35,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
Ovens River at Peechelba East,129.52,steady,10:00 am Tue 14/07/26
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.