Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River Mon 26 Jul 2021

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River 
Issued at 10:42 AM EST on Monday 26 July 2021
Flood Watch Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BANDIANA DURING MONDAY
 Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River at Bandiana and is expected to continue during Monday into Tuesday. Minor flooding is likely to develop along the Kiewa River at Kiewa from Monday afternoon.
 In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Monday, rainfall totals of 5-10 mm were recorded in the Kiewa River catchment with snow falling at higher elevations. A further 5-10 mm are forecast for the remainder of Monday.

Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is currently at 3.26 metres and steady.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is likely to reach the minor flood level (3.30 m) Monday afternoon.

The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 3.03 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) during Monday into Tuesday.

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 11:00 am EST on Tuesday 27 July 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.63,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),3.26,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.88,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.55,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Kiewa River at Bandiana,3.03,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21

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.