Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 01:35 PM AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT BANDIANA MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KIEWA (MAINSTREAM) 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. Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding has eased at Mongans Bridge. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Moderate flooding is easing at Bandiana and minor flooding is occurring at Kiewa Mainstream. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.39 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 3.11 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana may fall below the moderate flood level (3.10 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) at Bandiana for the next few days. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.97,falling,1:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.39,steady,1:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,2.01,steady,11:00 am Tue 11/08/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.47,steady,1:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,3.11,steady,1:00 pm Tue 11/08/26 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.