Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 09:38 AM AEST on Monday 31 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 27 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT QUAMBATOOK AND EASED AT CHARLTON TOWN Minor flooding is occurring at Quambatook, with a minor flood peak likely to occur overnight Monday into Tuesday. Minor flooding has eased at Charlton Town. Avoca River to Charlton Town: Minor flooding has eased at Charlton Town. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 3.93 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town: Minor flooding is occurring at Quambatook. The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently at 2.01 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Avoca River at Quambatook is likely to peak near 2.10 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding. 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 Tuesday 01 September 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Archdale Junction,0.73,steady,9:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Avoca River at Yawong Weir,0.71,steady,9:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,3.93,steady,9:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),2.01,steady,9:00 am Mon 31/08/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,2.01,steady,9:00 am Mon 31/08/26 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.