Flood Warning for King River at Docker Rd Bridge in Victoria
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BOM issued it on August 21, 2026, 2 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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BOM issues minor flood warning for the King River at Docker Rd Bridge, with elevated river levels expected through Saturday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Victoria.
Alert Details
Minor Flood Warning (IDV36630) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Ovens and King Rivers. Warning effective from 11:00 am AEST Friday 21 August 2026 until 4:00 am AEST Saturday 22 August 2026. Severity rated High.
Affected Areas
King River at Docker Rd Bridge in Victoria. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the King River at Docker Rd Bridge, with the river level around the minor flood level of 3.70 m. The warning also covers the broader Ovens and King Rivers catchment.
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 at Docker Rd Bridge. River levels remain elevated following moderate rainfall recorded since Wednesday morning, though rainfall has now eased.
Timeline
Warning issued at 2026-08-21T01:00:32Z (11:00 am AEST Friday 21 August 2026). Expires 2026-08-22T04:00:32Z. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge may remain around the minor flood level for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Next warning scheduled by 11:30 am AEST Saturday 22 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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