Flood Warning for Kiewa River at Bandiana, Victoria
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Final flood warning issued for the Kiewa River at Bandiana and downstream of Mongans Bridge as minor flooding has eased.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Kiewa River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Final Flood Warning (IDV36620) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Kiewa River. Issued at 9:33 am AEST on Monday 31 August 2026. This is warning number 22 and the final warning for the event.
Affected Areas
Kiewa River at Bandiana and Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge in Victoria (VIC). Minor flooding has eased at 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 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 2.66 m and falling, below the minor flood level of 2.80 m. Minor flooding has eased and the river is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Timeline
Warning issued 2026-08-30T23:33:16Z and expires 2026-09-03T02:33:16Z. This is the final warning; no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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