Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Mitchell River Issued at 10:40 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WATERFORD AND AT GLENALADALE Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Mitchell River catchment over the past few days, resulting in river level rises. A moderate flood peak was observed along the Wonnangatta River at Waterford during Friday afternoon, where river levels are now above the minor flood level and falling. Minor flooding is occurring along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale. Wonnangatta River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Wonnangatta River at Waterford. Mitchell River to Glenaladale: Minor flooding is occurring along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale. The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is currently at 3.81 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Mitchell River at Glenaladale may peak near 4.00 m early Saturday morning, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Saturday. 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,4.33,falling,10:08 pm Fri 03/07/26 Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,3.06,falling,10:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Mitchell River at Glenaladale,3.81,rising,10:21 pm Fri 03/07/26 Mitchell River at Rosehill,5.18,rising,10:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,3.38,rising,10:28 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.