Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 12:11 PM AEST on Sunday 12 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 21 MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BANDIANA AND POSSIBLE AT KIEWA FROM SUNDAY EVENING Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River at Bandiana. The river level is expected to remain above the minor flood level over the next few days. Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River at Kiewa from Sunday evening. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is continuing at Bandiana and possible at Kiewa. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 2.89 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa may exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) from Sunday evening. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.89 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) over the next few days. 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 11:30 AM AEST on Monday 13 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.63,steady,11:00 am Sun 12/07/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,2.89,steady,11:00 am Sun 12/07/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.79,steady,11:00 am Sun 12/07/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.33,falling,11:00 am Sun 12/07/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.89,steady,12:00 pm Sun 12/07/26 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.