Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Broken River Issued at 06:50 AM AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT ORRVALE WITH A PEAK NEAR 7.8 METRES POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Rainfall across the Broken River catchment since Sunday has resulted in river level rises and minor to moderate flooding. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the catchment. Broken River to Benalla: Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Broken River to Benalla. The Broken River at Benalla is currently at 2.24 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Broken River at Benalla is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m). Broken River downstream of Casey Weir: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Broken River downstream of Casey Weir. The Broken River at Orrvale is currently at 7.42 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Broken River at Orrvale may peak near 7.80 m Wednesday afternoon, with moderate 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 03:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Broken River at Downstream Bridge Creek,0.74,steady,6:25 am Wed 12/08/26 Broken River at Back Creek Junction,1.91,steady,6:00 am Wed 12/08/26 Broken River at Broken Weir,177.14,steady,6:33 am Wed 12/08/26 Holland Creek at Wrightley,1.28,steady,6:38 am Wed 12/08/26 Ryans Creek at Loombah Reservoir (HG),13.97,steady,5:13 am Wed 12/08/26 Holland Creek at Kelfeera,2.04,steady,6:00 am Wed 12/08/26 Broken River at Benalla,2.24,steady,6:29 am Wed 12/08/26 Broken River at Casey Weir,1.44,steady,6:24 am Wed 12/08/26 Broken River at Gowangardie Weir,5.15,falling,6:00 am Wed 12/08/26 Broken River at Orrvale,7.42,rising,6:37 am Wed 12/08/26 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.