Warnings

Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River Thu 22 Oct 2020

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River 
Issued at 10:11 AM EDT on Thursday 22 October 2020
Flood Watch Number: 14

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BANDIANA
 Minor flooding is continuing along the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge.
 No significant rainfall was recorded in the Kiewa River catchment during the 24 hours to 9 am Thursday. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Thursday.

Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.85 metres and steady.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) during Thursday.

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 10:30 am EDT on Friday 23 October 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.74,Steady,09:00 AM THU 22/10/20
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),2.93,Steady,09:00 AM THU 22/10/20
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.47,Steady,09:00 AM THU 22/10/20
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,0.82,Steady,09:00 AM THU 22/10/20
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.85,Steady,09:00 AM THU 22/10/20

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.