Flood Warning for Kiewa River at Bandiana
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Final flood warning issued for the Kiewa River at Bandiana and downstream of Mongans Bridge as minor flooding eases below flood level.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Kiewa River, Victoria
- Issued
- September 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final flood warning (IDV36620) for the Kiewa River. The warning was issued at 11:01 am AEST on Friday 11 September 2026 and is classified as a high-severity major flood warning event.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Kiewa River at Bandiana and the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge in Victoria. River levels at Bandiana are currently 2.72 m and falling, below the minor flood level of 2.80 m. Additional monitoring points include Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge (1.38 m), Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa (2.55 m), and Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat (1.06 m).
What You Should Do
Residents should avoid driving, walking, swimming or playing in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid flooded roads. Check ABC and local media for updates, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au for local emergency management warnings, or call SES on 132 500. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding along the Kiewa River at Bandiana has eased, with river levels falling overnight and no further significant rainfall forecast for the next few days. The river is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Timeline
The final warning was issued at 11:01 am AEST Friday 11 September 2026 and remains in effect until 4:01 am AEST Sunday 13 September 2026. This is the final warning for the event; no further warnings will be issued.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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