Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 11:19 AM AEST on Thursday 27 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 20 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA AND KIEWA Moderate to locally heavy rainfall across the Kiewa River catchment during Monday night and Tuesday resulted in river level rises and areas of renewed minor flooding. Minor flooding is continuing along the Kiewa River at Bandiana and Kiewa. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River at Bandiana and Kiewa. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.35 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) through to Friday morning. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.92 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) through to Friday morning. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 28 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.71,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.35,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,1.22,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.17,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.92,steady,11:00 am Thu 27/08/26 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.