Flood Warning for Broken River in Victoria
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Moderate flood warning issued for the Broken River with moderate flooding possible at Orrvale Wednesday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Broken River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Moderate Flood Warning (IDV36640) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) at 2:37 pm AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Warning number 4. High severity, major warning group type. Expires 7:37 am AEST Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Affected Areas
Broken River catchment in Victoria, including Broken River to Benalla, Broken River Benalla to Casey Weir, Broken River at Benalla, Broken River at Casey Weir, Broken River at Orrvale, and Broken River downstream of Casey Weir.
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 is easing at Benalla with the river at 2.70 m and falling. Minor flooding no longer occurring from Benalla to Casey Weir (1.84 m and falling). Moderate flooding possible downstream of Casey Weir, with Orrvale at 5.64 m and rising, likely to exceed minor flood level (6.80 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and reach around moderate flood level (7.20 m) Wednesday morning.
Timeline
Issued 2:37 pm AEST Tuesday 11 August 2026. Next warning by 3:00 pm AEST Wednesday 12 August 2026. Expiry 7:37 am AEST Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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