Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 10:46 AM AEST on Thursday 25 June 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 NEAR MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT BANDIANA Moderate rainfall late last week has caused river level rises along the Kiewa River. The Kiewa River at Bandiana fell just below the minor flood level early Thursday morning. The river level at Bandiana is likely to remain around the minor flood level as upstream floodwaters arrive. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is likely along the Kiewa River at Bandiana. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.79 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is likely to reach around the minor flood level (2.80 m) Friday morning. The Kiewa river at Bandiana it likely to remain around the minor flood level, Thursday into Friday as upstream floodwaters arrive. 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 Friday 26 June 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.97,steady,10:00 am Thu 25/06/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,2.80,steady,10:00 am Thu 25/06/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.39,steady,10:00 am Thu 25/06/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,0.92,steady,10:00 am Thu 25/06/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.79,steady,10:00 am Thu 25/06/26 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.