Warnings

Major Flood Warning For The Mitchell River Thu 03 Jul 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Major Flood Warning For The Mitchell River 
Issued at 03:55 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

GLENALADALE LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL LATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON
 Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning has caused river level rises and flooding across the Mitchell River catchment. Moderate flooding is rising at Glenaladale, with a peak near the major flood level likely late Thursday afternoon. Minor flooding is occurring at Bairnsdale, where a minor flood peak is expected overnight Thursday into Friday.
 No further significant rainfall is expected over the next few days.
 The situation will continue to be monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required.

Wonnangatta River:
River level rises and isolated minor flooding are occurring along the Wonnangatta River.
Mitchell River to Glenaladale:
Major flooding is likely along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale. 
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is currently at 5.40 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is likely to peak near the major flood level (5.50 m) late Thursday afternoon. 

Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale is currently at 5.67 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale may reach around 6.20 m overnight Thursday into Friday, with minor flooding. 

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 11:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wonnangatta River at Crooked River,3.174,steady,3:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Wonnangatta River at Waterford,3.78,rising,3:14 pm Thu 03/07/25
Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,3.317,steady,3:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Glenaladale,5.403,steady,3:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Rosehill,7.825,rising,3:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,5.67,rising,3:44 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.