Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 01:20 PM AEST on Monday 17 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 9 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT QUAMBATOOK DURING TUESDAY MINOR FLOODING EASED AT CHARLTON TOWN The river level along the Avoca River at Quambatook is rising slowly and minor flooding is possible during Tuesday. Further rainfall is forecast during Tuesday and Wednesday and renewed rises are possible. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as necessary. Avoca River to Charlton Town: Minor flooding eased at Charlton Town. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 3.87 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town: Minor flooding is possible at Quambatook. The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently at 1.47 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Avoca River at Quambatook may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Tuesday. 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 Tuesday 18 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Yawong Weir,0.64,steady,1:00 pm Mon 17/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,3.87,steady,1:00 pm Mon 17/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),1.81,steady,1:00 pm Mon 17/08/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,1.47,steady,1:00 pm Mon 17/08/26 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.