Flood Warning for Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong
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Minor flooding possible along the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume in NSW and VIC from Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Murray River, Victoria and New South Wales
- Issued
- August 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
BOM has issued a Flood Warning (IDV36910) for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume. The warning was issued at 4:54 pm AEST on Tuesday 25 August 2026 and expires at 9:54 am AEST on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Murray River to Biggara and Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong in Victoria and New South Wales. Minor flooding may develop around Biggara and Bringenbrong. A Flood Watch is also current for parts of North West 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 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 has been observed across the Upper Murray catchment. The Murray River at Bringenbrong is currently at 2.66 m and rising, below the minor flood level, and may peak around 3.00 m overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Timeline
The warning is effective from Tuesday evening 25 August 2026. The next warning will be issued by 4:00 pm AEST on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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