Flood Warning for King River at Docker Rd Bridge, Victoria
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Minor Flood Warning issued for the King River with minor flooding possible at Docker Rd Bridge from early Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- King River, Victoria
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning (IDV36630) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the King River. The warning is classified as High severity and major warning group type. It was issued at 4:40 pm AEST on Monday 24 August 2026 and expires at 9:40 am AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the King River catchment in Victoria, with specific focus on the King River at Docker Rd Bridge. A Flood Watch is also current for parts of North West, Central and North East Victoria.
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.
Expected Conditions
Moderate rainfall is forecast across the King River catchment from late Monday through to Wednesday, which may cause minor flooding. The King River at Docker Rd Bridge may exceed the minor flood level of 3.70 m early Tuesday morning, with further rises possible.
Timeline
The warning is effective from late Monday 24 August 2026, with minor flooding possible from early Tuesday morning. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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