Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Kiewa River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 11:55 AM EDT on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KIEWA (MAIN STREAM) WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND AT BANDIANA FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING.
River levels are elevated along the Kiewa River in response to recent rainfall. No significant rainfall is forecast during Wednesday and Thursday. Rainfall is forecast from Friday and renewed river level rises are possible. Warnings will be updated as required.

Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge:
River levels are elevated along the Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge.
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is currently at 2.81 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (3.30 metres).
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) may reach the minor flood level (3.30 m) Wednesday afternoon.

The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.69 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (2.80 metres).
The Kiewa River at Bandiana may reach the minor flood level (2.80 m) from Wednesday evening.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EDT on Thursday 05 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.81,Steady,11:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),2.81,Steady,11:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.49,Steady,11:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.13,Steady,11:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.69,Steady,11:00 AM WED 04/12/24

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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