Minor Flood Warning For The Snowy River
3 JULY 2025 15:05 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Snowy River
Issued at 03:05 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BASIN CREEK AND JARRAHMOND, AND POSSIBLE AT BUCHAN
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning has caused river level rises across the Snowy River catchment. Minor flooding occurring at Basin Creek and Jarrahmond, and possible at Buchan this afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment during the remainder of Thursday, however significant rainfall totals are not expected. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.
Buchan River:
MInor flooding is possible along the Buchan River.
The Buchan River at Buchan is currently at 3.43 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Buchan River at Buchan may exceed the minor flood level (3.70 m) Thursday afternoon. Further rises are possible.
Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge.
The Snowy River at Basin Creek is currently at 4.16 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Snowy River at Basin Creek may reach around 4.80 m Thursday evening, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
The Snowy River at Jarrahmond is currently at 4.79 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Snowy River at Jarrahmond may reach around 6.00 m Thursday evening, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 04 July 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Snowy River at Dalgety Weir,1.283,steady,2:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Bombala River at Bombala,2.261,falling,2:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Little Plain Creek at Wellesley-rowes,2.036,steady,2:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Delegate River at Quidong,1.294,steady,2:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Mclaughlin River at The Hut,0.926,steady,2:30 pm Thu 03/07/25
Snowy River at Burnt Hut Crossing,2.905,rising,2:30 pm Thu 03/07/25
Suggan Buggan River at Suggan Buggan,1.263,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Snowy River at McKillops Bridge,2.057,steady,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Snowy River at Basin Creek,4.155,rising,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Buchan River at Buchan,3.431,rising,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Snowy River at Jarrahmond,4.794,rising,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Snowy River at Orbost,4.722,rising,2:49 pm Thu 03/07/25
Brodribb River at Sardine Creek,3.243,falling,2:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
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.
