Flood Watch for North and North East Victoria Rivers

Source: BOM · North and North East Victoria

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A final Flood Watch has been issued for parts of North and North East Victoria, with moderate to locally heavy rainfall causing isolated minor flooding and elevated river levels.

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Record type
Flood Watch
Affected area
North and North East Victoria
Issued
September 6, 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.

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Alert Details

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Watch (warning_id: IDV35010, type: flood_watch) for parts of North and North East Victoria. The warning is in its final phase with moderate severity. It was issued at 2026-09-06T01:47:33Z and expires at 2026-09-07T03:47:33Z.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Avoca River, Kiewa River, Loddon River, Murray River downstream of Tocumwal, Ovens and King Rivers and Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers. States affected include NSW and VIC, with primary focus on North and North East Victoria. Flood Warnings remain current for the Kiewa, Ovens and King, and Murray d/s of Tocumwal catchments. Flooding is no longer expected for the Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta, Loddon, and Avoca catchments.

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 immediately.

Expected Conditions

Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Flood Watch area since Friday evening, resulting in creek and river level rises and areas of isolated minor flooding. Rainfall and flood risk has eased, with no further flooding expected.

Timeline

Issued at 11:47 am AEST on Sunday 6 September 2026. This is a final Flood Watch. River levels are yet to peak in some downstream locations and may remain elevated over the next few days. No further watches will be issued for this event.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
A final Flood Watch has been issued for parts of North and North East Victoria, with moderate to locally heavy rainfall causing isolated minor flooding and elevated river levels.
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 "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects North and North East Victoria. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Warnings updates?
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