Minor Flood Warning For The Snowy River
17 JANUARY 2022 10:44 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria
Minor Flood Warning For The Snowy River
Issued at 10:44 AM EDT on Monday 17 January 2022
Flood Watch Number: 16
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MCKILLOPS BRIDGE, BASIN CREEK, JARRAHMOND AND ORBOST
Minor flooding is occurring on the Snowy River at McKillops Bridge, D/S Basin Creek, Jarrahmond and Orbost.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Monday, no significant rainfall was recorded in the Snowy River catchment. Storms and localised heavy rain is possible for monday, but no significant widespread rainfall is forecast.
Snowy River to McKillops Bridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Snowy River to McKillops Bridge.
The Snowy River at McKillops Bridge is currently at 3.81 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Snowy River at McKillops Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.
Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge.
The Snowy River D/S Basin Ck peaked at 4.97 metres around 11:00 am Sunday 16 January and is currently at 4.59 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Snowy River D/S Basin Ck is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.50 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.
The Snowy River at Jarrahmond is currently peaking around 5.08 metres, with minor flooding.
The Snowy River at Jarrahmond is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.10 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.
The Snowy River at Orbost is currently peaking around 5.29 metres, with minor flooding.
The Snowy River at Orbost is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.20 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.
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.}
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring SES on 132 500.
For Victoria
*Current Emergency Information is available at www.emergency.vic.gov.au
*Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: www.traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/
For NSW
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations for the Snowy River available at: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/east_gippsland.shtml
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT on Tuesday 18 January 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Snowy River at Dalgety Weir,1.23,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
McLaughlin River at the Hut,0.80,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Bombala River at Bombala,1.75,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Little Plains River at Wellesley,1.13,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Delegate River at Quidong,1.14,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Snowy River at Burnt Hut Crossing,2.51,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Suggan Buggan River at Suggan Buggan,1.26,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Snowy River at McKillops Bridge,3.81,Falling,10:02 AM MON 17/01/22
Snowy River D/S Basin Creek,4.59,Falling,10:07 AM MON 17/01/22
Buchan River at Buchan,1.79,Steady,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Snowy River at Jarrahmond,5.08,Steady,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Snowy River at Orbost,5.29,Steady,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
Brodribb River at Sardine Creek,0.75,Steady,10:00 AM MON 17/01/22
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.
