Flood Warning for Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong

Source: BOM · Upper Murray River, Victoria and New South Wales

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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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What is this BoM weather warning about?
Minor flooding possible along the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume in NSW and VIC from Tuesday evening.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Upper Murray River, Victoria and New South Wales. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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