Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The King River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Ovens River Issued at 09:48 AM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DOCKER RD BRIDGE LATE FRIDAY MORNING MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT WANGARATTA FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE BUFFALO MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BRIGHT, EUROBIN, ROCKY POINT, DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE WILLIAM HOVELL Moderate rainfall since Monday has caused significant river level rises and areas of flooding across the Ovens and King River catchments. Moderate flooding is occurring along the King River at Docker Road Bridge, with major flooding possible from late Friday morning. Minor flooding is occurring along the Ovens River at Wangaratta, with moderate flooding likely from late Friday morning. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo. Minor flooding is occurring along the King River downstream of Lake William Hovell and along the Ovens River at Bright, Eurobin and Rocky Point. A Flood Watch is current for parts of Gippsland, North East and Central Victoria. Ovens River to Bright: Minor flooding is occurring at Bright. The Ovens River at Bright is currently at 3.17 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Bright may peak near 3.30 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding. Buckland River: Minor flooding is occurring at Harris Lane Buffalo River: Moderate flooding is occurring downstream of Lake Buffalo. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) is currently at 5.26 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Friday. Ovens River Bright to Rocky Point: Minor flooding is occurring at Eurobin and Rocky Point. The Ovens River at Eurobin is currently at 4.93 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Eurobin may peak near 5.10 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the remainder of Friday. The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 3.85 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Rocky Point may peak near 4.20 m Friday evening, with minor flooding. King River: Moderate flooding is occurring at Docker Rd Bridge, with major flooding possible. Moderate flooding is occurring at Cheshunt. Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Lake William Hovell. The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is currently at 2.27 m and steady, with minor flooding. The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.80 m) for the remainder of Friday. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 4.08 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is likely to exceed the major flood level (4.10 m) late Friday morning. The river may peak near the major flood level (4.10 m) Friday afternoon. Fifteen Mile Creek: Flooding has eased around Greta South. The Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South peaked at 3.22 m around 01:00 am Friday, with minor flooding. The creek is currently at 2.55 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.80 m). Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Moderate flooding is likely at Wangaratta. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 12.10 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (12.40 m) late Friday morning. The river may reach around 12.50 m Friday afternoon, with moderate flooding. 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 04:00 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,2.55,falling,9:44 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Bright,3.17,steady,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,2.68,steady,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,3.01,rising,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,4.93,rising,9:33 am Fri 03/07/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.77,falling,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,3.32,rising,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,2.62,steady,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Rose River at Matong North,1.97,falling,9:32 am Fri 03/07/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,2.92,falling,9:43 am Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,4.63,falling,9:40 am Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,263.29,steady,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),5.26,rising,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,3.85,rising,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream),2.27,steady,8:00 am Fri 03/07/26 King River at Cheshunt,2.39,falling,9:35 am Fri 03/07/26 King River at Edi,1.20,steady,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,1.04,steady,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 King River at Docker Rd Bridge,4.08,steady,9:14 am Fri 03/07/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,1.76,falling,9:41 am Fri 03/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,2.53,falling,9:39 am Fri 03/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,1.99,steady,9:32 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,12.10,rising,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,129.52,steady,9:00 am Fri 03/07/26 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.