IDV36620 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River Issued at 9:58 am Australian Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday 4 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BANDIANA SUNDAY AFTERNOON Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Kiewa River catchment since Friday morning. This has resulted in river level rises with minor flooding possible along the Kiewa River at Bandiana from Sunday afternoon. A Flood Watch is current for parts of Gippsland, North East, Central, South West and North West Victoria, including the Kiewa River catchment. Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge: Minor flooding is possible along the Kiewa River. The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.62 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Kiewa River at Bandiana may reach around the minor flood level (2.80 m) Sunday afternoon. The river may remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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 10:30 AM AEDT on Monday 05 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge 1.12 m Steady 9:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa 2.47 m Steady 9:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa 0.47 m Steady 9:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat 1.10 m Steady 9:00 am Sun 04/10/26 Kiewa River at Bandiana 2.62 m Rising 9:00 am Sun 04/10/26 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.