Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Avoca River Issued at 10:28 AM AEST on Sunday 30 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 26 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CHARLTON TOWN AND RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT QUAMBATOOK FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON Minor flooding is likely to ease at Charlton Town during Sunday evening. River level rises are occurring at Quambatook and renewed minor flooding is possible from Monday afternoon as upstream flows arrive. Avoca River to Charlton Town: Minor flooding is occurring at Charlton Town. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 4.05 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Avoca River at Charlton Town is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday evening. Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town: Renewed minor flooding is possible at Quambatook. The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently at 1.72 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Avoca River at Quambatook may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may peak near 2.10 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding. 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 Monday 31 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Avoca River at Archdale Junction,0.83,steady,10:00 am Sun 30/08/26 Avoca River at Yawong Weir,0.81,steady,10:00 am Sun 30/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton Town,4.04,steady,10:00 am Sun 30/08/26 Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream),2.38,falling,10:00 am Sun 30/08/26 Avoca River at Quambatook,1.72,steady,10:00 am Sun 30/08/26 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.