Flood Watch Issued for North and North East Victoria
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BOM issues Flood Watch for parts of North and North East Victoria with minor flooding possible from Saturday and chance of isolated moderate flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- North and North East Victoria
- Issued
- September 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Flood Watch (type: flood_watch) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Warning ID: IDV35010. Issued at 12:39 pm AEST on Thursday 3 September 2026. Expires 2026-09-04T04:39:55Z. Severity: Moderate. Phase: new.
Affected Areas
Parts of North and North East Victoria. Catchments likely to be affected: Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers, Kiewa River, Ovens and King Rivers, Loddon River, Avoca River. States: VIC and NSW.
What You Should Do
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. 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 and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding may develop across the Flood Watch area from Saturday afternoon onwards, with the chance of isolated moderate flooding in areas of higher rainfall. A cold front will approach Victoria on late Friday and cross the state during Saturday, bringing moderate rainfall to parts of the north and north east, with highest totals about the eastern ranges and alpine areas. Catchments are wet to very wet with river levels remaining elevated.
Timeline
Initial Flood Watch issued 2026-09-03T02:39:55Z. Flooding possible from Saturday afternoon. Next issue by 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 04 September 2026. Expires 2026-09-04T04:39:55Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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