Flood Warning for Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge and Kiewa River at Bandiana
Issued Today
(31 Aug 2026 9:33 AM)
Expires Thursday
Details
Minor flooding has eased along the Kiewa River at Bandiana.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.66 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.80 m).
Affected Areas
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Final Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Issued at 9:33 am AEST on Monday 31 August 2026
Flood Warning Number: 22
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT BANDIANA
The Kiewa River at Bandiana fell below the minor flood level late Sunday evening and is
continuing to fall.
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding has eased along the Kiewa River at Bandiana.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.66 m and falling, below the minor flood
level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.80
m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge 1.30 m Steady 9:00 am Mon 31/08/26
Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa 2.55 m Steady 9:00 am Mon 31/08/26
Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa 0.49 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 30/08/26
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat 1.06 m Steady 9:00 am Mon 31/08/26
Kiewa River at Bandiana 2.66 m Falling 9:00 am Mon 31/08/26
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.