Flood Warning for King and Ovens Rivers in Victoria
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BOM issues minor flood warning for King River at Docker Rd Bridge and possible minor flooding at Ovens River at Wangaratta overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria, Australia
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Flood warning (IDV36630) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 10:57 am AEST on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Warning expires at 03:57:28Z on 27 August 2026. Minor flood warning for the Ovens River and King River.
Affected Areas
King River at Docker Rd Bridge and Ovens River at Wangaratta in Victoria (VIC). Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point also referenced.
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
Minor flooding estimated to be occurring at Docker Road Bridge on the King River (around 3.70 m). Ovens River at Wangaratta currently at 11.55 m and steady; may reach around the minor flood level (11.90 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Timeline
Effective from issue at 10:57 am AEST Wednesday 26 August 2026. Minor flooding possible overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Next warning to be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 27 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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