Flood Warning for Avoca River in Victoria
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Minor flood warning issued for the Avoca River at Charlton Town and surrounding areas in VIC, with flooding occurring at multiple sites.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36820) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 1:07 pm AEST on Friday 21 August 2026. Warning group type: major. Expires 2026-08-22T06:07:34Z.
Affected Areas
Avoca River at Charlton Town, Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town, and Avoca River to Charlton Town in Victoria (VIC). Specific sites include Yawong Weir, Charlton Town, Charlton (Downstream), Archdale Junction, and Quambatook.
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
Minor flooding is occurring along the Avoca River at Yawong Weir and Charlton Town. The Avoca River at Charlton Town was at 4.31 m at 12:00 am Friday and steady, with minor flooding. The river at Charlton Town may reach around 5.10 m Saturday morning, with minor flooding. Minor flooding is expected at Charlton (Downstream). Latest river heights: Avoca River at Archdale Junction 4.14 m (falling), Yawong Weir 3.70 m (rising), Charlton Town 4.31 m (steady), Charlton (Downstream) 3.30 m (rising), Quambatook 1.60 m (steady).
Timeline
Effective from issue time 2026-08-21T03:07:34Z until expiry 2026-08-22T06:07:34Z. Next warning to be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 22 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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