Initial Flood Warning Issued for Tallangatta Creek at McCallums, Victoria
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood warning for Tallangatta Creek following moderate to heavy rainfall in the Mitta Mitta River catchment.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria, Australia
- Issued
- April 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.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Victoria, Australia.
Alert Details
An Initial Flood Warning (IDV36610) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for Tallangatta Creek. The alert was issued at 2:23 am AEDT on Monday, 23 February 2026, following observations of near minor flooding.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is Tallangatta Creek at McCallums. The warning also encompasses the broader Mitta Mitta River catchment in Victoria, including monitoring points at Big River (Joker Creek), Hinnomunjie, Gibbo Park, Lake Dartmouth, Colemans, Snowy Creek (Granite Flat), and Tallandoon.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise residents and travelers to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded roads.
- Stay informed by checking the ABC and local media for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Mitta Mitta River catchment since Sunday afternoon, leading to river and creek level rises. Tallangatta Creek at McCallums briefly peaked above the minor flood level around midnight. As of 2:00 am Monday, the river height at McCallums was recorded at 1.55 meters and falling. However, further showers are forecast for Monday, which may cause additional rises in river and creek levels.
Timeline
The warning was issued early Monday morning, February 23, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 12:00 PM AEDT on Monday, 23 February 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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