Flood Warning for Avoca River in Victoria
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BOM issues moderate flood warning for Avoca River at Charlton Town with peak expected overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Victoria
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Moderate Flood Warning (IDV36820) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 10:42 am AEST on Saturday 22 August 2026. Warning expires at 03:42:08Z on 23 August 2026. Warning group type: major.
Affected Areas
Avoca River at Charlton Town and downstream of Charlton Town in Victoria. Minor flooding occurring at Yawong Weir. River levels expected to rise at Quambatook but remain below minor flood level.
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
Avoca River at Charlton Town currently at 5.72 m and rising, likely to peak near the moderate flood level of 5.90 m. Moderate flooding occurring at Charlton (Downstream) at 5.68 m and rising. Minor flooding at Yawong Weir (3.99 m steady). Avoca River at Archdale Junction 1.66 m falling. Avoca River at Quambatook 1.44 m falling.
Timeline
Warning issued 22 August 2026 at 00:42:08Z (10:42 am AEST). Moderate flood peak likely at Charlton Town overnight Saturday into Sunday. Next warning scheduled by 11:00 am AEST on Sunday 23 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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