Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Refer to VicEmergency for AWS alerts

Issued at 12:49 pm AEST on Wednesday 1 July 2026

Flood Watch Number: 4

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM WEDNESDAY, WITH ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded across the northeast of Victoria since Monday has caused river level rises and minor flooding in the Seven Creeks and Kiewa, King and Goulburn River catchments.

Further widespread moderate rainfall is forecast across northeast and central Victoria from Wednesday into Friday. This rainfall may result in minor to moderate flooding across the Flood Watch area from Wednesday, with isolated major flooding possible. Further flooding is likely in the Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Goulburn River, and Seven Creeks catchments, where Flood Warnings remain current.

The situation is being closely monitored, and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers

Broken River

Broken Creek

Seven and Castle Creeks
(Minor flood warning current for the Seven Creeks)

Campaspe River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Kiewa, Ovens and King, Seven Creeks and Goulburn River Lake Eildon to Seymour

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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