VIC
Fri 10:34 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 10:34 AM AEST on Friday 26 June 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BANDIANA
Moderate rainfall late last week has caused river level rises along the Kiewa River. The Kiewa River at Bandiana fell below the minor flood level early Thursday morning. Renewed river level rises are occurring and minor flooding is possible from late Friday as upstream flows arrive. The river level at Bandiana is likely to remain around the minor flood level over the weekend.
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River at Bandiana.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.71 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana may reach around the minor flood level (2.80 m) Friday afternoon. The river may remain around the minor flood level over the weekend.
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 Monday 29 June 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.87,steady,10:00 am Fri 26/06/26
Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.05,steady,10:00 am Fri 26/06/26
Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.39,steady,10:00 am Fri 26/06/26
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,0.90,steady,10:00 am Fri 26/06/26
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.71,steady,10:00 am Fri 26/06/26
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.