Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Flood Warning For The Tallangatta Creek
Issued at 11:18 PM AEST on Sunday 09 August 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MCCALLUMS
Rainfall across the Tallangatta Creek catchment since Sunday morning has resulted creek level rises and minor flooding along the Tallangatta Creek at McCallums. Rainfall is forecast to continue until Monday afternoon, which may result in further creek level rises.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Tallangatta Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring at McCallums.
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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 10 August 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Big River at Joker Creek,1.84,rising,11:00 pm Sun 09/08/26
Mitta Mitta River at Hinnomunjie,1.00,rising,11:00 pm Sun 09/08/26
Gibbo River at Gibbo Park,0.96,steady,11:00 pm Sun 09/08/26
Mitta Mitta River at Lake Dartmouth (HG),467.38,steady,10:00 pm Sun 09/08/26
Mitta Mitta River at Colemans,0.87,steady,11:00 pm Sun 09/08/26
Snowy Creek at Granite Flat,1.89,rising,11:00 pm Sun 09/08/26
Mitta Mitta River at Tallandoon,2.00,rising,11:00 pm Sun 09/08/26
Tallangatta Creek at McCallums,1.61,rising,11:00 pm Sun 09/08/26
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.