Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Snowy River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Final Flood Warning For The Snowy River
Issued at 11:55 AM EST on Thursday 18 July 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT D/S BASIN CREEK
Minor flooding has eased along the Snowy River.
Further showers are possible during Friday into Saturday. The situation will be closely monitored and flood warning will restart if required.

Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge:
No further flooding is expected in the Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge.
The Snowy River D/S Basin Ck peaked at 3.56 metres, just above the minor flood level around 08:00 pm Wednesday. The river level is currently at 3.33 metres, below the minor flood level (3.5 metres) and falling.
The Snowy River D/S Basin Ck is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m) 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.}
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring SES on 132 500.
For Victoria
*Current Emergency Information is available at www.emergency.vic.gov.au
*Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: www.traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/
For NSW
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations for the Snowy River available at: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/east_gippsland.shtml

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

Latest River Heights:
Snowy River at Dalgety Weir,0.89,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
McLaughlin River at the Hut,0.48,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
Bombala River at Bombala,1.12,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
Little Plains River at Wellesley,1.65,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
Delegate River at Quidong,0.81,Steady,10:15 PM WED 17/07/24
Snowy River at Burnt Hut Crossing,0.91,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
Suggan Buggan River at Suggan Buggan,0.86,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
Snowy River at McKillops Bridge,1.76,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
Snowy River D/S Basin Creek,3.33,Falling,11:08 AM THU 18/07/24
Buchan River at Buchan,1.62,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
Snowy River at Jarrahmond,3.39,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24
Snowy River at Orbost,3.64,Rising,11:10 AM THU 18/07/24
Brodribb River at Sardine Creek,2.58,Falling,11:00 AM THU 18/07/24

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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