Flood Watch Issued for Multiple Rivers in Victoria

Source: BOM · North East and Central Victoria

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BOM issues Flood Watch for parts of North East and Central Victoria with minor flooding possible from Monday.

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Record type
Flood Watch
Affected area
North East and Central Victoria
Issued
August 10, 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

Flood Watch (type: flood_watch, IDV35010) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 12:08 pm AEST on Monday 10 August 2026. Expires 2026-08-11T04:08:53Z. Moderate severity, major warning group, update phase.

Affected Areas

Parts of North East and Central Victoria including Avoca River, Broken River, Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek, Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour, Goulburn River upstream of Lake Eildon, Kiewa River, Macalister River, Mitchell River, Ovens and King Rivers, Seven and Castle Creeks, Snowy River, Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers, and Yarra River upstream of Warrandyte. Also references NSW and VIC states.

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 to heavy rainfall since Sunday has caused widespread river level rises and minor to moderate flooding across the Kiewa, Ovens, King and Goulburn Rivers and Seven and Castle Creek catchments. Further moderate rainfall is forecast with potential for minor flooding. Catchments are moderately wet and rivers may respond quickly. River and creek level rises, areas of localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible. Flooding possible along the Bunyip River from Monday evening. Flood Warnings are current for Kiewa, Ovens and King, Broken, Seven and Castle, Goulburn upstream of Lake Eildon and Goulburn Eildon to Seymour. Flooding is no longer expected in Snowy, Mitchell and Macalister catchments.

Timeline

Effective from Monday 10 August 2026. Next Flood Watch to be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

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?
BOM issues Flood Watch for parts of North East and Central Victoria with minor flooding possible from Monday.
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 East and Central Victoria. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Warnings updates?
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