Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 06:30 AM AEST on Monday 10 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MONGANS BRIDGE AND KIEWA (KIEWA RIVER CHANNEL) Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with a strong cold front has caused river level rises and minor to moderate flooding across the Kiewa River catchment. Rainfall is forecast to continue for the remainder of Monday, which may result in further river level rises. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North East, Gippsland and Central Victoria. Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is occurring at Mongans Bridge. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Moderate flooding is occurring at Bandiana and minor flooding is occurring at Kiewa. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.30 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Monday. Further rises are possible. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 3.18 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.10 m) during Monday. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 10 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,2.53,rising,6:00 am Mon 10/08/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.30,rising,6:00 am Mon 10/08/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,1.31,steady,6:00 am Mon 10/08/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,3.07,steady,6:00 am Mon 10/08/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,3.18,steady,6:00 am Mon 10/08/26 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.