Weather Warnings - Flood Warning for the Avoca River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Final Flood Warning For The Avoca River
Issued at 09:20 AM EDT on Wednesday 10 January 2024
Flood Warning Number: 8

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT CHARLTON TOWN
No significant rainfall has been observed across the Avoca catchment since 9:00 am Tuesday. No significant rainfall is forecast for Wednesday.

Avoca River to Charlton Town:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Avoca River to Charlton Town.
The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 3.82 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Avoca River at Charlton Township is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town:
Flooding is not expected to extend downstream of Charlton Town to Quambatook.
The Avoca River at Quambatook is currently at 1.46 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Avoca River at Quambatook is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.}
Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Avoca River at Archdale Junction,0.28,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Avoca River at Yawong Weir,0.66,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Avoca River at Charlton Township,3.82,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Avoca River D/S Charlton,1.66,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Avoca River at Quambatook,1.46,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.

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