VIC

Thu 05:48 AEST

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Seven And Castle Creeks

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Seven And Castle Creeks Issued at 05:48 AM AEST on Thursday 20 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EUROA FROM THURSDAY MORNING NEAR MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT STRATHBOGIE Rainfall during Wednesday and Thursday across the Seven and Castle Creeks catchments caused river level rises, with minor flooding possible at Euroa from Thursday morning. The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. Seven Creeks to Euroa: Near minor river level rises occurring at Strathbogie. Minor flooding is possible along the Seven Creeks at Euroa. The Seven Creeks at Euroa is currently at 2.22 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Seven Creeks at Euroa may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) Thursday morning. Further rises are possible. 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 10:30 AM AEST on Thursday 20 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Seven Creeks at Strathbogie,1.48,rising,5:00 am Thu 20/08/26 Seven Creeks at Polly McQuinns Weir (Downstream),1.01,steady,5:00 am Thu 20/08/26 Seven Creeks at Galls Gap Road,1.58,steady,5:03 am Thu 20/08/26 Seven Creeks at Euroa,2.22,rising,5:44 am Thu 20/08/26 Seven Creeks at Kialla West,2.31,steady,5:44 am Thu 20/08/26 Castle Creek at Telfords Bridge,0.93,falling,5:39 am Thu 20/08/26 Castle Creek at Arcadia,0.45,steady,5:00 am Thu 20/08/26 Honeysuckle Creek at Violet Town (Upstream),0.56,steady,5:05 am Thu 20/08/26 Stoney Creek at Tamleugh,1.06,steady,5:00 am Thu 20/08/26 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.