Final Flood Warning Issued for Avoca River at Charlton Town

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDV36820) for the Avoca River. The warning was issued at 11:35 am AEDT on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This is the third and final warning for this event, as flooding is no longer expected in the region.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Avoca River at Charlton Town and the stretch of the Avoca River to Charlton Town in Victoria. Monitoring stations at Archdale Junction, Yawong Weir, Charlton (Downstream), and Quambatook are also tracking conditions.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to remain cautious despite the receding threat:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it remains dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
• Visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

No significant rainfall is forecast for the Avoca catchment over the next several days. The Avoca River at Charlton Town was recorded at 2.76 meters and steady as of 11:00 am Tuesday, which is well below the minor flood level of 4.00 meters. Other river heights recorded at 11:00 am include:

• Avoca River at Archdale Junction: -0.01 m (Steady)
• Avoca River at Yawong Weir: 0.23 m (Rising)
• Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream): 0.51 m (Steady)
• Avoca River at Quambatook: 0.38 m (Steady)

Timeline

This warning is effective as of March 3, 2026. As this is a final warning, the Bureau of Meteorology does not expect to issue further updates for this specific event.