Flood Warning for Goulburn River in Victoria
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Minor flooding has eased at Seymour but continues at Shepparton on the Goulburn River, with a peak near 10.20 metres expected overnight.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Goulburn River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36710) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 3:38 pm AEST on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Warning number 9. Expires 8:38 am AEST Thursday 13 August 2026.
Affected Areas
Goulburn River catchment in Victoria, including Lake Eildon to Seymour and Seymour to Shepparton. Specific locations: Goulburn River at Seymour and Goulburn River at Shepparton.
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 to avoid driving 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 has eased at Seymour (current level 3.77 m and falling, below minor flood level of 3.80 m). Minor flooding occurring at Shepparton (current level 9.65 m and rising). A minor flood peak near 10.20 m is likely at Shepparton early overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Timeline
Warning issued 12 August 2026 at 3:38 pm AEST. Next update by 11:00 am AEST Thursday 13 August 2026. Peak at Shepparton expected overnight Wednesday 12 August into Thursday 13 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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