Minor Flood Warning for Bunyip River at Cora Lynn, Victoria

Source: BOM · Bunyip River, Victoria

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on August 11, 2026, 12 days 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).

Areazine synthesizes this BoM weather warning directly from BOM's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an update to the minor flood warning for the Bunyip River, with levels easing at Cora Lynn after peaking overnight.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Bunyip River, Victoria
Issued
August 11, 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 12 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Bunyip River, Victoria.

Alert Details

Minor Flood Warning (IDV36330) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 11:08 am AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Warning group type: major. Expiry time: 2026-08-12T04:08:39Z.

Affected Areas

Bunyip River catchment in Victoria (VIC). Minor flooding is easing at Cora Lynn on the Bunyip River.

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

The Bunyip River at Cora Lynn peaked at 3.52 m around 11:00 pm Monday 10 August with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.20 m and falling, with minor flooding continuing.

Timeline

River levels are now easing across the catchment. The Bunyip River at Cora Lynn is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.10 m) Tuesday afternoon. Next warning to be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 12 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?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an update to the minor flood warning for the Bunyip River, with levels easing at Cora Lynn after peaking overnight.
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 "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Bunyip River, Victoria. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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