Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Refer to VicEmergency for AWS alerts

This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments
Flood Watch for parts of the North East and Central Victoria

Issued at 12:08 pm AEST on Monday 10 August 2026

Flood Watch Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM MONDAY

Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday has caused widespread river level rises and minor to moderate flooding across the Kiewa, Ovens, King and Goulburn Rivers and Seven and Castle Creek catchments. Further moderate rainfall is forecast for the North East and Central Victoria, which has the potential to cause minor flooding across the flood watch area from Monday. Catchments are moderately wet following recent rainfall and rivers may respond quickly to any further rainfall.

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:
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

Avoca River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Kiewa, Ovens and King, Broken, Seven and Castle, Goulburn upstream of Lake Eildon and Goulburn Eildon to Seymour

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Snowy, Mitchell and Macalister

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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