Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
10 SEPTEMBER 2025 15:26 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 03:26 PM AEST on Wednesday 10 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BANDIANA FROM THURSDAY MORNING
River levels are elevated along the Kiewa River following recent rainfall. Moderate rainfall is forecast across the Kiewa River catchment during Wednesday afternoon and evening, which may cause minor flooding at Bandiana from Thursday morning.
Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge:
River levels are elevated along the Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge.
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River at Bandiana.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.54 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana may reach around the minor flood level (2.80 m) Thursday morning.
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 Thursday 11 September 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.75,steady,3:00 pm Wed 10/09/25
Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,2.83,steady,3:00 pm Wed 10/09/25
Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.25,steady,3:00 pm Wed 10/09/25
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,0.82,steady,3:00 pm Wed 10/09/25
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.54,steady,3:00 pm Wed 10/09/25
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.
