Flood Warning for Bunyip River at Cora Lynn, Victoria
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BOM issues minor flood warning for Bunyip River at Cora Lynn with possible minor flooding from Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria, Australia
- Issued
- August 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Flood Warning (IDV36330) for the Bunyip River and Bunyip River at Cora Lynn. The warning is classified as major and was issued at 1:22 pm AEST on Monday 10 August 2026. It expires at 4:22 pm AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Bunyip River catchment in Victoria, with specific focus on the Bunyip River at Cora Lynn. Minor flooding is possible at Cora Lynn.
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
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with a strong cold front has caused river level rises. The Bunyip River at Cora Lynn is currently at 2.32 m and rising, below the minor flood level of 3.10 m. It may reach around the minor flood level (3.10 m) Monday evening.
Timeline
The warning is effective from issuance at 1:22 pm AEST Monday 10 August 2026. The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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