Flood Warning for Avoca River in Victoria
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Minor flood warning issued for the Avoca River at Charlton Town and Quambatook in Victoria, with flooding occurring and possible renewed minor flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Avoca River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36820) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) at 10:28 am AEST on Sunday 30 August 2026. The warning is effective until 3:28 am AEST on Monday 31 August 2026.
Affected Areas
Avoca River at Charlton Town and Avoca River at Quambatook in Victoria (VIC). Minor flooding is occurring at Charlton Town. Renewed minor flooding is possible at 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 at Charlton Town with the Avoca River at 4.05 m and falling slowly. At Quambatook, the river is at 1.72 m and steady but may exceed the minor flood level of 2.00 m, potentially peaking near 2.10 m.
Timeline
Warning issued 30 August 2026 at 10:28 am AEST. Minor flooding at Charlton Town likely to ease Sunday evening. Renewed minor flooding possible at Quambatook from Monday afternoon, with next warning by 12:00 pm AEST on Monday 31 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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