Flood Warning for Avoca River in Victoria
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BOM issues moderate flood warning for the Avoca River, with moderate flooding possible at Charlton Town from late Thursday and minor flooding continuing at Quambatook.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Moderate Flood Warning (IDV36820) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) at 11:57 am AEST on Wednesday 26 August 2026. The warning is an update with high severity and expires at 04:57:16Z on 27 August 2026.
Affected Areas
Avoca River at Charlton Town and downstream areas including Quambatook in Victoria (VIC). Specific sites mentioned include Avoca River at Archdale Junction, Yawong Weir, Charlton Town, Charlton (Downstream), 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
Moderate flooding is possible at Charlton Town, which is currently at 4.02 m and steady with minor flooding; it may reach around the moderate flood level of 5.90 m late Thursday. Minor flooding is occurring at Quambatook, currently at 2.12 m and steady; it may remain above the minor flood level of 2.00 m during Wednesday and Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. River heights at other locations: Avoca River at Archdale Junction 3.74 m rising, Yawong Weir 2.33 m rising, Charlton (Downstream) 2.12 m rising.
Timeline
Warning issued 11:57 am AEST Wednesday 26 August 2026. Moderate flooding possible at Charlton Town from late Thursday. Minor flooding continuing at Quambatook through Wednesday and Thursday. Next warning to be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday 27 August 2026. Warning expires 04:57:16Z on 27 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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