Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Ovens And King Rivers Issued at 10:15 AM AEST on Friday 14 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 16 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WANGARATTA AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT DOCKER ROAD BRIDGE Rainfall across the Ovens and King River catchments during Sunday and Monday has resulted in river level rises and areas of minor to major flooding. Rainfall has now eased, minor flooding is easing at Wangaratta and is estimated to be easing at Docker Rd Bridge. King River: Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Docker Rd Bridge. No observations are currently available for the King River at Docker Rd Bridge. The river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level and falling slowly. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge may fall below the minor flood level (3.95 m) during Friday afternoon. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Minor flooding is occurring at Wangaratta. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 12.30 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Ovens River at Wangaratta may remain above the minor flood level (11.90 m) until early Saturday afternoon. 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 10:30 AM AEST on Saturday 15 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,1.98,steady,9:57 am Fri 14/08/26 Ovens River at Bright,2.27,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,1.96,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.17,steady,9:27 am Fri 14/08/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,3.59,steady,9:47 am Fri 14/08/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.44,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.72,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.50,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Rose River at Matong North,1.15,steady,9:31 am Fri 14/08/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.41,steady,10:07 am Fri 14/08/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,2.60,steady,9:58 am Fri 14/08/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,261.98,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),2.61,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.70,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 King River at Cheshunt,1.36,steady,9:27 am Fri 14/08/26 King River at Edi,1.63,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.58,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.66,steady,7:21 am Fri 14/08/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.62,steady,10:03 am Fri 14/08/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.88,steady,9:54 am Fri 14/08/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,12.30,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,130.83,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/08/26 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.