Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Ovens River Issued at 01:45 PM AEST on Wednesday 08 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 23 MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT WANGARATTA The Ovens River at Wangaratta fell below the minor flood level late Wednesday morning. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Ovens River. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.87 m and steady, just below the minor flood level (11.90 m). The Ovens River at Wangaratta is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level. 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,1.86,steady,1:41 pm Wed 08/07/26 Ovens River at Bright,2.03,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,1.79,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,1.94,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,2.98,steady,12:45 pm Wed 08/07/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.36,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.48,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.28,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Rose River at Matong North,0.89,steady,1:41 pm Wed 08/07/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.18,steady,1:08 pm Wed 08/07/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,2.16,steady,1:34 pm Wed 08/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,261.67,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),1.92,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.21,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 King River at Cheshunt,1.09,steady,11:55 am Wed 08/07/26 King River at Edi,1.19,steady,9:45 am Fri 03/07/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.44,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 King River at Docker Rd Bridge,3.11,steady,1:30 pm Wed 08/07/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.48,steady,10:19 am Wed 08/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.33,steady,1:02 pm Wed 08/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.62,steady,12:53 pm Wed 08/07/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.87,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,130.60,steady,1:00 pm Wed 08/07/26 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.