Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The King River And Minor Flood Warning For The Ovens River Issued at 09:44 PM AEST on Thursday 02 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 9 MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DOCKER RD BRIDGE LATE THURSDAY EVENING MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE BUFFALO, LAKE WILLIAM HOVELL AND ROCKY POINT MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BRIGHT, EUROBIN, WANGARATTA AND GRETA SOUTH OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY Moderate rainfall across the Ovens and King River catchments since Monday has caused significant river level rises, with further rainfall forecast through to Friday. Moderate flooding is occurring along the King River at Docker Road Bridge, with major flooding possible late Thursday evening. Minor flooding is occurring along the Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo and along the King River downstream of Lake William Hovell. Moderate flooding is occurring at Cheshunt Thursday evening. Along the Ovens River, minor flooding is occurring at Rocky Point. Minor flooding may develop at Harris Lane late Thursday evening ,and at Bright, Eurobin and Wangaratta overnight Thursday into Friday. Minor flooding is possible along the Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South overnight Thursday into Friday. A Flood Watch is current for parts of Gippsland, North East and Central Victoria. Ovens River to Bright: Minor flooding is possible at Bright. Minor flooding is possible at Harris Lane late Thursday evening. The Ovens River at Bright is currently at 2.50 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Ovens River at Bright may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Buckland River: Rive levels are elevated along the Buckland River. Buffalo River: Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Lake Buffalo. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) is currently at 4.10 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.20 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Ovens River Bright to Rocky Point: Minor flooding is occurring at Rocky Point and possible at Eurobin. The Ovens River at Eurobin is currently at 4.04 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Ovens River at Eurobin may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Friday morning. The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 3.23 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Rocky Point may reach around 3.50 m Friday morning, with minor flooding. King River: Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Lake William Hovell and at Cheshunt, with moderate flooding possible at Cheshunt. Moderate flooding is occurring at Docker Rd Bridge, with major flooding possible. The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is currently at 2.10 m and steady, with minor flooding. The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.80 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 4.05 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge may reach near the major flood level (4.10 m) late Thursday evening. Fifteen Mile Creek: Minor flooding is possible at Greta South. The Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South is currently at 2.39 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South may reach around the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Minor flooding is possible at Wangaratta. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.59 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Ovens River at Wangaratta may exceed the minor flood level (11.90 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may reach around 12.20 m Friday morning, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible. 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 04:00 AM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,2.32,rising,9:27 pm Thu 02/07/26 Ovens River at Bright,2.50,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,2.23,steady,9:15 pm Thu 02/07/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.68,rising,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,4.04,rising,9:21 pm Thu 02/07/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.54,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.92,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,2.19,rising,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Rose River at Matong North,1.96,rising,9:21 pm Thu 02/07/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,2.55,rising,9:29 pm Thu 02/07/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,4.20,rising,9:25 pm Thu 02/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,262.64,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),4.10,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,3.23,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream),2.10,steady,3:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 King River at Cheshunt,2.33,rising,9:20 pm Thu 02/07/26 King River at Edi,1.25,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.82,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 King River at Docker Rd Bridge,4.05,steady,7:56 pm Thu 02/07/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.94,steady,9:17 pm Thu 02/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,2.39,rising,9:27 pm Thu 02/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,1.35,falling,9:17 pm Thu 02/07/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.59,steady,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,129.25,rising,9:00 pm Thu 02/07/26 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.