Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology
IDV36620
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Issued at 12:26 pm AEST on Wednesday 3 June 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KIEWA AND BANDIANA OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY
Moderate rainfall totals have been recorded across the Kiewa River catchment since Monday evening, causing river level rises across the catchment.
Minor flooding is possible at Kiewa and Bandiana overnight Wednesday as flows arrive from upstream.
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River at Kiewa and Bandiana.
The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa is currently at 1.93 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa may reach around the minor flood level (3.30 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 1.54 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana may reach around the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Safety Advice:
- 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. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 04 June 2026.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | River Height | Tendency | Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge | 1.98 m | Steady | 10:00 am Wed 03/06/26 |
| Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa | 1.93 m | Rising | 10:00 am Wed 03/06/26 |
| Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa | 0.34 m | Steady | 10:00 am Wed 03/06/26 |
| Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat | 1.24 m | Steady | 10:00 am Wed 03/06/26 |
| Kiewa River at Bandiana | 1.54 m | Rising | 12:00 pm Wed 03/06/26 |
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.