Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 11:11 AM AEST on Sunday 05 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 15 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KIEWA AND BANDIANA Moderate to heavy rainfall across the Kiewa River catchment over the past week has resulted in significant river level rises along the Kiewa River. Minor flooding is occurring at Kiewa and Bandiana. Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding has eased at Mongans Bridge. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is occurring at Kiewa and Bandiana. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.41 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 3.00 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into 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 11:30 AM AEST on Monday 06 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,2.15,falling,10:00 am Sun 05/07/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.41,steady,10:00 am Sun 05/07/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,1.80,falling,10:00 am Sun 05/07/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.35,steady,11:00 am Sat 04/07/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,3.00,steady,11:00 am Sun 05/07/26 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.