Flood Warning for Goulburn River Lake Eildon to Seymour, VIC
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BOM issued it on August 9, 2026, 2 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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BOM issues minor flood warning for the Goulburn River at Seymour, with levels possibly reaching 3.80 m early Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Goulburn River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Goulburn River, Victoria.
Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36710) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Warning number 1, phase new, severity High. Issued at 4:48 pm AEST Sunday 9 August 2026 (2026-08-09T06:48:34Z). Expires 2026-08-10T09:48:34Z.
Affected Areas
Goulburn River catchment from Lake Eildon to Seymour in Victoria (VIC). Focus on the Goulburn River at Seymour.
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 to heavy rainfall associated with a strong cold front may cause river level rises. The Goulburn River at Seymour is currently at 1.78 m and steady. Minor flooding is possible, with levels potentially reaching around the minor flood level of 3.80 m early Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Timeline
Warning effective from issue at 4:48 pm AEST Sunday 9 August 2026. Possible minor flooding at Seymour early Monday morning. Next warning by 11:00 am AEST Monday 10 August 2026. Expires 2026-08-10T09:48:34Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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