Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River Upstream Of Lake Hume
26 JULY 2021 10:32 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River Upstream Of Lake Hume
Issued at 10:32 AM EST on Monday 26 July 2021
Flood Watch Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT JINGELLIC MONDAY AFTERNOON
Minor flooding is likely to develop along the Upper Murray River at Jingellic from Monday afternoon.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Monday, rainfall totals of 15-25 mm were recorded in the Upper Murray catchment, with highest total of 40 mm recorded at Hunters Hill. A further 5-10 mm of rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday.
Murray River to Biggara:
The Upper Murray at Biggara is below the minor flood level and steady.
Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong:
No flooding is expected along the Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is currently at 1.92 metres and falling.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Monday.
Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume:
Minor flooding is likely along the Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume.
The Murray River at Jingellic is currently at 3.71 metres and steady.
The Murray River at Jingellic is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river level is likely to peak near 4.30 metres Tuesday morning.
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 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 27 July 2021.
Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Biggara,1.28,Falling,10:10 AM MON 26/07/21
Murray River at Bringenbrong,1.92,Falling,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Corryong Creek at Towong,2.03,Rising,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Mannus Creek at Yarramundi,2.23,Steady,10:15 AM MON 26/07/21
Mannus Creek at Tooma,1.54,Steady,10:15 AM MON 26/07/21
Tumbarumba Creek at Tumbarumba (No 2),1.61,Steady,10:15 AM MON 26/07/21
Maragle Creek at Maragle,1.11,Steady,10:10 AM MON 26/07/21
Tumbarumba Creek at Bakers,3.94,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Welumba Creek at the Square,0.83,Steady,10:15 AM MON 26/07/21
Tooma River at Pinegrove,3.21,Falling,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Cudgewa Creek at Berringama,2.04,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Cudgewa Creek at Cudgewa North,1.76,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Murray River at Jingellic,3.71,Steady,10:00 AM MON 26/07/21
Jingellic Creek at Jingellic,3.04,Falling,10:15 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.
