Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 11:40 AM AEST on Saturday 15 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 8 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa fell below the minor flood level early Friday morning. Minor flooding continues along the Kiewa River at Bandiana. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Flooding is no longer occurring at Kiewa. Minor flooding is occurring at Bandiana. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.24 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m). The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.90 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) over the weekend and into early next week. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.78,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.24,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.75,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.16,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.90,steady,11:00 am Sat 15/08/26 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.