Flood Warning for Kiewa River at Bandiana, VIC
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Minor flood warning renewed for the Kiewa River at Bandiana and downstream of Mongans Bridge in Victoria, with possible renewed minor flooding from Wednesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Kiewa River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 18, 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 12:38 pm AEST on Tuesday 18 August 2026. Warning expires at 05:38:53Z on 21 August 2026. Warning group type: major.
Affected Areas
Kiewa River at Bandiana and Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge in Victoria. Specific locations include Mongans Bridge, Kiewa, and Bandiana.
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 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding has eased at Bandiana but river levels remain elevated. Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.77 m and steady, below the minor flood level of 2.80 m. Renewed river level rises to the minor flood level are possible. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment.
Timeline
Warning issued 12:38 pm AEST Tuesday 18 August 2026. Renewed minor flooding possible from Wednesday evening. Next warning to be issued by 01:00 pm AEST Wednesday 19 August 2026. Expires 05:38:53Z Friday 21 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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