Flood Warning for Avoca River at Charlton Town, Victoria

Source: BOM · Avoca River, Victoria

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on August 11, 2026, 12 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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BOM issues minor flood warning for the Avoca River with minor flooding likely at Charlton Town Tuesday afternoon.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Avoca River, Victoria
Issued
August 11, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 12 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Avoca River, Victoria.

Alert Details

Minor Flood Warning (type: flood_warning, IDV36820) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 1:37 pm AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Expires 6:37 am AEST Wednesday 12 August 2026. Warning group type: major. Severity: High.

Affected Areas

Avoca River catchment in Victoria (VIC). Specific locations include Yawong Weir, Charlton Town, Charlton (Downstream), and Quambatook. River levels are elevated along the Avoca River to Charlton Town.

What You Should Do

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000.

Expected Conditions

Moderate rainfall recorded across the catchment Sunday and Monday, heaviest in upper catchment. River level rises occurring. Avoca River at Charlton Town currently at 3.90 m and rising (below minor flood level of 4.00 m). Minor flooding likely at Charlton Town Tuesday afternoon. Further rises possible.

Timeline

Warning issued 11 August 2026 at 03:37:55Z (1:37 pm AEST). Next warning by 12:00 pm AEST Wednesday 12 August 2026. Expiry 12 August 2026 at 06:37:55Z. Minor flooding expected Tuesday afternoon.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
BOM issues minor flood warning for the Avoca River with minor flooding likely at Charlton Town Tuesday afternoon.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Avoca River, Victoria. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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