Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Ovens And King Rivers Issued at 09:44 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 14 RIVER LEVELS PEAKING JUST ABOVE THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL AT DOCKER RD BRIDGE MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WANGARATTA MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BRIGHT, EUROBIN, ROCKY POINT, DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE BUFFALO AND DOWNSTREAM OF LAKE WILLIAM HOVELL Moderate rainfall since Monday has caused significant river level rises and areas of flooding across the Ovens and King River catchments. Showers are forecast to continue through Friday, then ease over the weekend. River levels along the King River at Docker Road Bridge are currently peaking just above the major flood level. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Ovens River at Wangaratta. Minor flooding is occurring along the Buffalo River downstream of Lake Buffalo, along the King River downstream of Lake William Hovell and along the Ovens River at Bright, Eurobin and Rocky Point. Ovens River to Bright: Minor flooding is occurring at Bright. The Ovens River at Bright peaked at 3.29 m around 11:00 am Friday 3 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.17 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Bright may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Saturday morning. Buckland River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Buckland River around Harris Lane. Buffalo River: Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Lake Buffalo. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) peaked at 5.31 m around 10:45 am Friday 3 July, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 4.95 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream) is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.20 m) during Saturday. Ovens River Bright to Rocky Point: Minor flooding is occurring at Eurobin and Rocky Point. The Ovens River at Eurobin peaked at 4.94 m around 03:00 pm Friday 03 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 4.86 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Eurobin may fall below the minor flood level (4.50 m) Saturday morning. The Ovens River at Rocky Point is currently at 4.28 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Rocky Point may peak near 4.30 m Friday evening, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (3.20 m) during Saturday. King River: River levels are peaking just above the major flood level at Docker Rd Bridge. Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Lake William Hovell and Cheshunt. The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is currently at 2.17 m and falling, with minor flooding. The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.80 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 4.14 m and peaking just above the major flood level (4.10 m). The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is likely to remain above the major flood level (4.10 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (3.95 m) into Saturday morning. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Moderate flooding is occurring at Wangaratta. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 12.47 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Ovens River at Wangaratta may reach around 12.60 m Saturday morning, with moderate 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 04:00 AM AEST on Saturday 04 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,2.52,steady,9:27 pm Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Bright,3.17,falling,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,2.60,steady,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.87,steady,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,4.83,steady,9:03 pm Fri 03/07/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.62,steady,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,3.37,rising,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,2.30,falling,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Rose River at Matong North,1.66,steady,9:11 pm Fri 03/07/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,2.36,falling,9:23 pm Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,3.98,falling,9:25 pm Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,263.14,steady,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),4.95,falling,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,4.28,steady,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream),2.17,falling,2:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 King River at Cheshunt,2.08,steady,9:28 pm Fri 03/07/26 King River at Edi,1.19,steady,9:45 am Fri 03/07/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.82,steady,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 King River at Docker Rd Bridge,4.14,steady,7:56 pm Fri 03/07/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,1.03,falling,9:17 pm Fri 03/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,2.05,falling,9:09 pm Fri 03/07/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,1.48,falling,9:27 pm Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,12.46,steady,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,129.74,steady,9:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 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.