Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 12:22 PM AEST on Saturday 15 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CHARLTON TOWN AND POSSIBLE AT QUAMBATOOK FROM MONDAY MORNING Minor flooding continues along the Avoca River at Charlton Town. Further downstream, minor flooding may occur at Quambatook Monday morning. Avoca River to Charlton Town: Minor flooding is occurring at Charlton Town. Flooding is no longer occurring at Charlton D/S. The Avoca River at Charlton Town peaked at 6.39 m around 10:15 pm Thursday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 4.14 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Avoca River at Charlton Town may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town: Minor flooding is possible at Quambatook. The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently at 0.54 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Avoca River at Quambatook may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m) Monday morning. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Yawong Weir,0.87,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,4.14,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),2.88,falling,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,0.54,steady,12:00 pm Sat 15/08/26 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.