Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Ovens River And Final Flood Warning For The King River Issued at 03:56 PM AEST on Thursday 27 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 WANGARATTA MAY PEAK NEAR THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL FRIDAY MORNING FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT DOCKER ROAD BRIDGE The main flood peak along the Ovens River is approaching Wangaratta where the river level may peak near the minor flood level Friday morning. The river level along the King River at Docker Road Bridge is estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level and is expected to remain below the minor flood level. King River: Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Docker Road Bridge. No observations are currently available for the King River at Docker Road Bridge. The King River at Docker Road Bridge is estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level (3.7 m) and is expected to remain below the minor flood level. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: A peak near the minor flood is expected at Wangaratta Friday morning. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.77 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The river level may peak near the minor flood level (11.90 m) 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 11:00 AM AEST on Friday 28 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,1.80,steady,3:02 pm Thu 27/08/26 Ovens River at Bright,2.07,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,1.76,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,1.96,falling,1:30 pm Thu 27/08/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,3.02,steady,2:34 pm Thu 27/08/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.48,steady,3:45 pm Thu 27/08/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.50,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.26,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Rose River at Matong North,0.94,steady,3:30 pm Thu 27/08/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.20,steady,1:07 pm Thu 27/08/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,2.19,steady,3:33 pm Thu 27/08/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,261.64,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),1.87,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.30,steady,2:45 pm Wed 26/08/26 King River at Cheshunt,1.14,steady,3:27 pm Thu 27/08/26 King River at Edi,1.38,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.51,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.57,steady,1:21 pm Thu 27/08/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.50,steady,3:25 pm Thu 27/08/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.74,steady,3:27 pm Thu 27/08/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.77,steady,3:00 pm Thu 27/08/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,130.05,steady,3:00 pm 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.