Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Mitchell River Issued at 12:40 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MODERATE FLOODING IS POSSIBLE AT WATERFORD FRIDAY AFTERNOON MINOR FLOODING IS LIKELY AT GLENALADALE FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Mitchell River catchment over the past few days, resulting in river level rises. Moderate flooding is possible along the Wonnangatta River at Waterford Friday afternoon. Minor flooding is likely to develop along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale from Friday afternoon. Wonnangatta River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Wonnangatta River at Waterford Friday afternoon. Mitchell River to Glenaladale: Minor flooding is likely to develop along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale from Friday afternoon. The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is currently at 2.64 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Friday afternoon. The river may peak near 3.40 m Friday evening, 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 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 04 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Wonnangatta River at Waterford,4.38,rising,12:23 pm Fri 03/07/26 Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,3.31,falling,12:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Mitchell River at Glenaladale,2.64,steady,12:21 pm Fri 03/07/26 Mitchell River at Rosehill,4.44,rising,12:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,2.85,rising,12:23 pm Fri 03/07/26 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.