Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 10:41 AM AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 19 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CHARLTON TOWN MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT QUAMBATOOK FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON Minor flooding is continuing at Charlton Town. The flood peak is moving downstream towards Quambatook, where minor flooding is likely to develop from Tuesday afternoon. Since Monday evening, light to moderate rainfall has been observed across the Avoca River catchment and may result in further river level rises. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North West, Central and North East Victoria. Avoca River to Charlton Town: Minor flooding is occurring along the Avoca River at Charlton Town. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 4.01 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) until Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible. Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town: Minor flooding is likely to develop along the Avoca River at Quambatook. The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently at 1.89 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Avoca River at Quambatook is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) until Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 Wednesday 26 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Archdale Junction,0.92,steady,10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Avoca River at Yawong Weir,0.78,steady,10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,4.01,steady,10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),2.24,steady,10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,1.89,steady,10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 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.