Flood Warning for Kiewa River at Bandiana, Victoria
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Minor flood warning renewed for the Kiewa River at Bandiana and downstream of Mongans Bridge, with possible minor flooding from Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Kiewa River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36620) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Warning number 14, updated at 12:43 pm AEST on Friday 21 August 2026. Valid until 05:43:20Z on 24 August 2026.
Affected Areas
Kiewa River at Bandiana and Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge in Victoria (VIC). Specific monitoring points include Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge, Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa, Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa, Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat, and Kiewa River at Bandiana.
What You Should Do
Do not drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid driving 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
Renewed river level rises are occurring. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.70 m and steady. Minor flooding is possible at Bandiana from Friday afternoon, with levels potentially reaching around the minor flood level of 2.80 m. River levels may remain around the minor flood level during the weekend.
Timeline
Warning issued 21 August 2026 at 02:43:20Z. Minor flooding possible from Friday afternoon through the weekend. Next warning scheduled by 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 22 August 2026. Expires 24 August 2026 at 05:43:20Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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