Flood Warning for Broken River in Victoria

Source: BOM · Broken River, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
Moderate flood warning issued for the Broken River with moderate flooding possible at Orrvale Wednesday morning.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Broken River, Victoria. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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