Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Kiewa River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Final Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 11:09 AM EDT on Tuesday 10 October 2023
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT BANDIANA
Minor flooding has eased along the Kiewa River at Bandiana.
No significant rainfall was recorded across the Kiewa River catchment in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding has eased and no further flooding is expected in the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.64 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.80 m).

Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream):
Cancellation

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:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.57,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 10/10/23
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),2.69,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 10/10/23
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.51,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 10/10/23
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,0.98,Steady,11:00 PM MON 09/10/23
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.64,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 10/10/23

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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