Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Ovens And King Rivers Issued at 09:52 AM AEST on Friday 28 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT WANGARATTA The main flood peak along the Ovens River has now passed Wangaratta where the river level peaked just below the minor flood level Thursday afternoon. Flooding is no longer expected along the Ovens and King Rivers. King River: Flooding is no longer expected along the King River. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Flooding is no longer expected along the Ovens River at Wangaratta. The Ovens River at Wangaratta peaked at 11.79 m around 02:45 pm Thursday, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 11.69 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.90 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: Ovens River at Harrietville,1.80,steady,9:42 am Fri 28/08/26 Ovens River at Bright,2.04,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,1.76,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,1.94,steady,9:43 am Fri 28/08/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,2.97,steady,8:34 am Fri 28/08/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.46,steady,9:45 am Fri 28/08/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.48,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.24,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Rose River at Matong North,0.92,steady,9:30 am Fri 28/08/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.18,steady,7:07 am Fri 28/08/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,2.15,steady,9:28 am Fri 28/08/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,261.61,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),1.81,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.30,steady,2:45 pm Wed 26/08/26 King River at Cheshunt,1.09,steady,9:27 am Fri 28/08/26 King River at Edi,1.34,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.49,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.53,steady,7:21 am Fri 28/08/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.47,steady,7:04 am Fri 28/08/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.71,steady,6:55 am Fri 28/08/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.69,falling,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,130.18,steady,9:00 am Fri 28/08/26 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.