Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Note: Due to a technical issue, the Flood Warning Number is the same as the previous Flood Warning. Final Flood Warning For The Ovens River Issued at 10:14 AM AEST on Tuesday 08 September 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE OVENS RIVER AT WANGARATTA The Ovens River at Wangaratta peaked just below the minor flood level Monday evening. The river level is expected to continue easing over the next few days. Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point: Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Ovens River at Wangaratta. The Ovens River at Wangaratta peaked at 11.80 m around 7:15 pm Monday, just below the minor flood level (11.90 m). The river is currently at 11.73 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Ovens River at Wangaratta is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.90 m). 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Ovens River at Harrietville,1.80,steady,9:10 am Tue 08/09/26 Ovens River at Bright,2.04,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Buckland River at Upper Buckland,1.82,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Buckland River at Harris Lane,1.97,steady,8:59 am Tue 08/09/26 Ovens River at Eurobin,3.03,steady,9:59 am Tue 08/09/26 Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.51,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.53,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.22,steady,9:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Rose River at Matong North,0.83,steady,9:30 am Tue 08/09/26 Dandongadale River at Matong North,1.11,steady,9:24 am Tue 08/09/26 Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,2.03,steady,9:28 am Tue 08/09/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,261.55,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),1.70,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.18,steady,7:46 am Tue 08/09/26 King River at Cheshunt,1.03,steady,9:27 am Tue 08/09/26 King River at Edi,1.28,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.44,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 King River at Docker Rd Bridge,2.20,steady,11:25 am Sat 05/09/26 Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.56,steady,7:59 am Tue 08/09/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,0.96,rising,8:17 am Tue 08/09/26 Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.64,steady,9:55 am Tue 08/09/26 Ovens River at Wangaratta,11.73,steady,10:00 am Tue 08/09/26 Ovens River at Peechelba East,129.57,steady,8:00 am Mon 07/09/26 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.