Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - King River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Final Flood Warning For The King River
Issued at 09:03 AM EDT on Wednesday 10 January 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT DOCKER RD BRIDGE
In the 24 hours to 3 pm Tuesday, no significant rainfall was recorded across the King River catchment, and no significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

King River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the King River at Docker Rd Bridge.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge peaked below the minor flood level (3.70 metres) Tuesday afternoon and is currently at 2.51 metres and falling.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.70 metres) for the next few days.

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Ovens River at Harrietville,1.36,Steady,08:40 AM WED 10/01/24
Ovens River at Bright,1.32,Steady,08:07 AM WED 10/01/24
Buckland River at Upper Buckland (Twelve Mile),1.35,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Buckland River at Harris Lane,1.46,Steady,08:36 AM WED 10/01/24
Ovens River at Eurobin,2.18,Steady,06:41 AM WED 10/01/24
Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.21,Steady,08:09 AM WED 10/01/24
Ovens River at Myrtleford,1.90,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Buffalo River at Abbeyard,0.98,Rising,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Rose River at Matong North,0.62,Steady,01:38 AM WED 10/01/24
Dandongadale River at Matong North,0.92,Steady,08:25 AM WED 10/01/24
Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,264.16,Steady,08:23 AM WED 10/01/24
Buffalo River D/S Lake Buffalo,1.03,Steady,08:54 AM WED 10/01/24
Ovens River at Rocky Point,1.40,Steady,08:09 AM WED 10/01/24
King River D/S Lake William Hovell,1.62,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 09/01/24
King River at Cheshunt,1.03,Steady,08:26 AM WED 10/01/24
King River at Edi,1.20,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.36,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
King River at Docker Rd Bridge,2.51,Falling,08:44 AM WED 10/01/24
Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.29,Steady,08:02 AM WED 10/01/24
Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.19,Steady,07:39 AM WED 10/01/24
Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.65,Steady,06:25 AM WED 10/01/24
Ovens River at Wangaratta,9.87,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24
Ovens River at Peechelba East,127.91,Steady,08:00 AM WED 10/01/24

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.

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