Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 11:40 AM AEST on Monday 06 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG THE AVOCA RIVER AT CHARLTON TOWN Recent moderate rainfall across the Avoca River catchment has caused river level rises along the Avoca River, where minor flooding is slowly easing at Charlton Town after a minor flood peak Monday morning. Avoca River to Charlton Town: Minor flooding is slowly easing at Charlton Town. The Avoca River at Charlton Town peaked at 4.17 m around 7:00 am Monday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 4.16 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Avoca River at Charlton Town may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday evening. 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 07 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Archdale Junction,0.90,steady,11:00 am Mon 06/07/26 Avoca River at Yawong Weir,1.08,falling,11:00 am Mon 06/07/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,4.16,steady,11:00 am Mon 06/07/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),2.97,steady,11:00 am Mon 06/07/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,-0.59,steady,11:00 am Mon 06/07/26 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.