Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations *re-issued to include catchment overview for the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge* Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Issued at 04:15 PM AEST on Saturday 05 September 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT KIEWA AND BANDIANA OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Kiewa River catchment during Saturday and further rainfall is forecast through to Sunday morning. River level rises are occurring, with minor flooding likely along the Kiewa River at Kiewa and Bandiana overnight Saturday into Sunday. A Flood Watch is current for North East Victoria, including the Kiewa River catchment. Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is likely at Kiewa and Bandiana. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 2.61 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa may reach around the minor flood level (3.30 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.59 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana may exceed the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 10:30 AM AEST on Sunday 06 September 2026. Latest River Heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,2.33,rising,4:00 pm Sat 05/09/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,2.61,steady,4:00 pm Sat 05/09/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.98,steady,4:00 pm Sat 05/09/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,2.10,rising,4:00 pm Sat 05/09/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.59,rising,4:00 pm Sat 05/09/26 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.