Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 05:46 PM AEST on Saturday 20 June 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BANDIANA FROM SATURDAY EVENING Moderate rainfall across the Kiewa River catchment since Thursday afternoon has caused river level rises along the Kiewa River. Minor flooding is likely at Bandiana from Saturday evening as flows arrive from upstream. Showers are forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Saturday but will ease into Sunday. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is likely to develop along the Kiewa River at Bandiana. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.70 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (2.80 m). The Kiewa River at Bandiana is likely to exceed the minor flood level Saturday evening and the river may remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) throughout Sunday and into Monday 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 Monday 22 June 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.77,falling,5:00 pm Sat 20/06/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,2.92,steady,5:00 pm Sat 20/06/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.62,steady,5:00 pm Sat 20/06/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.17,steady,5:00 pm Sat 20/06/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.70,rising,5:00 pm Sat 20/06/26 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.