Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 12:38 PM AEST on Tuesday 18 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BANDIANA Minor flooding has eased along the Kiewa River at Bandiana, however river levels remain elevated along the Kiewa River in response to recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as necessary. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.77 m and steady, below the minor flood level. Renewed river level rises to the minor flood level (2.80 m) is possible along the Kiewa River at Bandiana from Wednesday evening. 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 Wednesday 19 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.28,steady,12:00 pm Tue 18/08/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,2.69,steady,12:00 pm Tue 18/08/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.47,steady,12:00 pm Tue 18/08/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.08,steady,12:00 pm Tue 18/08/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.77,steady,12:00 pm Tue 18/08/26 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.