Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Refer to VicEmergency for AWS alerts

Issued at 11:27 am AEST on Sunday 9 August 2026

Flood Watch Number: 4

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE SUNDAY INTO EARLY THIS WEEK

Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with a strong cold front has the potential to cause widespread minor to moderate flooding across parts of North East, Gippsland and Central Victoria (north and south of the divide) from late Sunday into early this week. Catchments are moderately wet following recent rainfall and rivers may respond quickly to any further rainfall.

Parts of North West Victoria are also being closely monitored as the rainfall situation develops. This Flood Watch will be updated and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.

River and creek level rises, areas of localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Snowy River
(Flooding possible around Basin Creek from Monday evening)

Mitchell River

Macalister River

Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek
(Flooding possible along the Bunyip River from Monday evening)

Yarra River upstream of Warrandyte

Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers

Kiewa River

Ovens and King Rivers

Broken River

Seven and Castle Creeks

Goulburn River upstream of Lake Eildon

Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour

Avoca River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood
Safety Advice:

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

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