Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Tambo River Thu 03 Jul 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Tambo River 
Issued at 11:56 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING ALONG THE TAMBO RIVER AT RAMROD CREEK
 Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning has caused river level rises across the Tambo River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring along the Tambo River at Ramrod Creek.
 Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment during Thursday, however significant rainfall totals are not expected. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as necessary.

Tambo River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Tambo River at Ramrod Creek.
The Tambo River at Ramrod Creek (Downstream) is currently at 5.08 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Tambo River at Ramrod Creek (Downstream) is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.10 m) during Thursday, with further small river level rises 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:
Tambo River at Smith Creek (Upstream),1.328,steady,9:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Tambo River at Bindi,2.091,steady,11:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Haunted Stream at Hells Gate,4.94,rising,11:39 am Thu 03/07/25
Tambo River at Swifts Creek,2.859,steady,11:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Timbarra River at Wilkinson Creek (Downstream),4.12,rising,11:44 am Thu 03/07/25
Tambo River at Ramrod Creek (Downstream),5.08,falling,11:38 am Thu 03/07/25
Tambo River at Battens Landing,4.43,rising,11:37 am Thu 03/07/25
Nicholson River at Pump House,5.039,steady,11:00 am 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.