Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 11:06 AM AEST on Thursday 02 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 NEAR MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KIEWA Since Monday, moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Kiewa River catchment, resulting in river level rises. Further rainfall is forecast during the remainder of Thursday and Friday. This rainfall may cause further river level rises along the Kiewa River, with flooding likely to continue at Kiewa and Bandiana into the weekend. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North East and Central Victoria. Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge: Renewed river level rises and minor flooding is possible at Mongans Bridge overnight Thursday into Friday. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Near moderate flooding is occurring at Bandiana, and minor flooding is occurring at Kiewa. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.40 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Thursday and Friday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 3.09 m and steady, near the moderate flood level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (3.10 m) during Thursday and Friday. 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 11:30 AM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,2.28,steady,10:00 am Thu 02/07/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.40,steady,10:00 am Thu 02/07/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,1.51,steady,10:00 am Thu 02/07/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.74,falling,10:00 am Thu 02/07/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,3.09,steady,10:00 am 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.