Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 12:59 PM AEST on Thursday 20 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 12 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CHARLTON TOWN Moderate rainfall has been recorded across the Avoca River catchment since Wednesday morning. This has resulted in renewed river level rises across the Avoca River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring along the Avoca River at Charlton Town. 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 4.07 m and rising, above the minor flood level (4.00 m). The Avoca River at Charlton Town may reach around 4.80 m Friday afternoon, with minor 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 01:30 PM AEST on Friday 21 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Archdale Junction,4.64,rising,12:00 pm Thu 20/08/26 Avoca River at Yawong Weir,2.04,rising,12:00 pm Thu 20/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,4.07,rising,12:00 pm Thu 20/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),2.09,rising,12:00 pm Thu 20/08/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,1.68,steady,12:00 pm Thu 20/08/26 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.