Flood Warning for Avoca River in Victoria
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Moderate flood warning issued for the Avoca River in Victoria, with minor flooding occurring at Charlton Town, Quambatook and other locations.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Flood Warning (IDV36820) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) at 11:17 am AEST on Thursday 27 August 2026. The warning is an update with severity rated High and expires at 2026-08-28T04:17:35Z.
Affected Areas
Avoca River at Charlton Town, Avoca River at Quambatook, Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town, Yawong Weir and Charlton Downstream in Victoria (VIC).
What You Should Do
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. For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring along the Avoca River at Charlton Town where levels may peak near the moderate flood level (5.90 m) late Thursday. The river at Charlton Town is currently at 4.88 m and rising. Minor flooding is occurring at Yawong Weir, Charlton Downstream and Quambatook. At Quambatook the river peaked at 2.12 m around 02:00 pm Wednesday and is currently at 2.02 m and steady.
Timeline
Issued 11:17 am AEST Thursday 27 August 2026. Next warning by 12:00 PM AEST Friday 28 August 2026. Expiry 2026-08-28T04:17:35Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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