Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 12:31 PM AEST on Monday 24 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 17 MINOR FLOODING MAY REDEVELOP AT BANDIANA EARLY TUESDAY MORNING River levels along the Kiewa River have fallen below the minor flood level at Bandiana. However, levels remain elevated, and rain forecast from late Monday into Tuesday may cause renewed rises across the Kiewa River catchment. Minor flooding may redevelop at Bandiana early Tuesday morning. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North West, Central and North East Victoria. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River at Bandiana. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.77 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana may exceed the minor flood level (2.80 m) early Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.62,steady,12:00 pm Mon 24/08/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,2.90,steady,12:00 pm Mon 24/08/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.44,steady,12:00 pm Mon 24/08/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.04,steady,12:00 pm Mon 24/08/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.77,steady,12:00 pm Mon 24/08/26 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.