Flood Warning for Kiewa River at Bandiana in Victoria
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Kiewa River, with minor flooding occurring at Bandiana.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Kiewa River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36620) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 12:04 pm AEST on Saturday 22 August 2026. Effective until 05:04:58Z on 25 August 2026.
Affected Areas
Kiewa River at Bandiana and Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge in Victoria. Minor flooding is occurring at Bandiana. Additional locations include Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge, Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa, Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa, and Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat.
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
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.82 m and steady, with minor flooding. The minor flood level is 2.80 m. River levels may remain around the minor flood level over the weekend. Latest heights: Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge 1.65 m steady; Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa 3.13 m steady; Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa 0.47 m steady; Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat 1.08 m steady.
Timeline
Warning issued 12:04 pm AEST Saturday 22 August 2026. Next warning by 01:00 pm AEST Sunday 23 August 2026. Expires 05:04:58Z Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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