Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Mitchell River Issued at 11:46 AM AEST on Sunday 05 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED ALONG THE MITCHELL RIVER Minor flooding has eased along the Wonnangatta River at Waterford and Mitchell River at Glenaladale. No significant rainfall was recorded in the catchment during the 24 hours to 9 am Sunday, and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Wonnangatta River: Minor flooding has eased along the Wonnangatta River at Waterford. Mitchell River to Glenaladale: Minor flooding has eased along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale. The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is currently at 2.75 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m). 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: Wonnangatta River at Waterford,3.27,steady,10:53 am Sun 05/07/26 Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,2.50,steady,11:00 am Sun 05/07/26 Mitchell River at Glenaladale,2.75,falling,11:21 am Sun 05/07/26 Mitchell River at Rosehill,6.28,falling,11:00 am Sun 05/07/26 Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,4.34,falling,11:43 am Sun 05/07/26 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.