Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 05:24 PM AEST on Wednesday 01 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 10 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BANDIANA THURSDAY MORNING MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KIEWA Since Monday, moderate rainfall has been recorded across the Kiewa River catchment, resulting in river level rises. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week. This rainfall may cause further river level rises along the Kiewa River for the next few days, with moderate flooding possible at Bandiana Thursday morning and minor flooding continuing at Kiewa over the next few days. A Flood Watch is current for Parts of North East and Central Victoria. Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge: Renewed river level rises and minor flooding is possible at Mongans Bridge overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is occurring at Bandiana and Kiewa. Moderate flooding is possible at Bandiana. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 3.34 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is expected to remain around the minor flood level (3.30 m) over the next few days. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.96 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Kiewa River at Bandiana may exceed the moderate flood level (3.10 m) Thursday morning. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall. 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 Thursday 02 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.85,rising,5:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,3.34,steady,5:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.92,steady,5:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.52,falling,5:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.96,steady,5:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 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.