Flood Warning for Ovens and King Rivers in Victoria
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Minor flood warning issued for the Ovens and King Rivers, with possible minor flooding at Docker Road Bridge from Saturday evening and at Rocky Point and Wangaratta from Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria
- Issued
- September 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
BOM has issued a flood_warning (IDV36630) for minor flooding. The warning is effective from issue time 2026-09-05T06:13:02Z until expiry 2026-09-06T09:13:02Z. Severity is High.
Affected Areas
Ovens River from Bright to Rocky Point, King River at Docker Rd Bridge, Ovens River at Rocky Point, Ovens River at Wangaratta, and Ovens River downstream of Rocky Point in VIC.
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 possible. Ovens River at Rocky Point currently 2.45 m and rising (minor flood level 3.20 m). King River at Docker Rd Bridge currently 2.20 m and steady (minor flood level 3.70 m). Ovens River at Wangaratta currently 10.21 m and steady (minor flood level 11.90 m). Further rises possible with forecast rain.
Timeline
Minor flooding may develop at Docker Road Bridge Saturday evening. Minor flooding possible at Rocky Point and Wangaratta from Sunday morning. Next warning by 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 06 September 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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