Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 10:28 AM AEST on Monday 24 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 18 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CHARLTON TOWN MINOR FLOODING MAY DEVELOP AT QUAMBATOOK FROM TUESDAY MORNING Minor flooding is continuing but slowly easing along the Avoca River at Charlton Town. Flooding is no longer occurring at Charlton (Downstream). The flood peak is now moving downstream towards Quambatook, where minor flooding may develop from Tuesday morning. Rain is forecast from late Monday into Tuesday, which may cause renewed river level rises across the Avoca River catchment. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North West, Central and North East Victoria. Avoca River to Charlton Town: Minor flooding is occurring along the Avoca River at Charlton Town. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 4.20 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Avoca River at Charlton Town may remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) into Tuesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain. Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town: Minor flooding may develop along the Avoca River at Quambatook. The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently at 1.41 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Avoca River at Quambatook may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) from Tuesday morning. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Archdale Junction,0.99,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Avoca River at Yawong Weir,0.99,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,4.20,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),3.03,falling,10:00 am Mon 24/08/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,1.41,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/08/26 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.