Flood Warning for Avoca River in Victoria
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Minor flooding is occurring at Charlton Town and Charlton Downstream along the Avoca River, with renewed minor flooding possible at Quambatook early next week.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria
- Issued
- August 29, 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 10:17 am AEST on Saturday 29 August 2026. Expires 3:17 am AEST on Sunday 30 August 2026. Warning group type: major.
Affected Areas
Avoca River at Charlton Town, Avoca River at Quambatook, Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town, and Avoca River to Charlton Town in Victoria (VIC).
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 the 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 at Charlton Town (current river height 4.40 m and falling). Minor flooding has eased at Quambatook (current river height 1.65 m and steady, below minor flood level of 2.00 m). Minor flooding is occurring at Charlton Downstream (current river height 3.67 m and falling). Renewed river level rises to near the minor flood level are possible early next week at Quambatook.
Timeline
The warning is effective from issue at 10:17 am AEST Saturday 29 August 2026 until 3:17 am AEST Sunday 30 August 2026. Minor flooding at Charlton Town is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The next warning will be issued by 10:30 am AEST on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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