Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Snowy Mountains forecast district

Issued at 04:44 PM EDT on Saturday 28 March 2026

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Snowy Mountains forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Snowy Mountains forecast district has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Snowy River
Issued at 10:32 AM AEDT on Saturday 28 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BASIN CREEK AND JARRAHMOND
Rainfall during Thursday and Friday has led to river level rises across the Snowy River catchment. River levels are still rising across the catchment and this is expected to continue through the weekend, however river levels are no longer expected to reach the minor flood level at Basin Creek or Jarrahmond.

Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Snowy River downstream of McKillops Bridge.
The Snowy River at Basin Creek is currently at 2.72 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Snowy River at Basin Creek is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m).

The Snowy River at Jarrahmond is currently at 1.65 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Snowy River at Jarrahmond is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.10 m).

Flood 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:
Snowy River at Dalgety Weir,0.94,steady,10:15 am Sat 28/03/26
Bombala River at Bombala,1.03,steady,10:15 am Sat 28/03/26
Little Plain Creek at Wellesley (Rowes),1.24,steady,10:15 am Sat 28/03/26
Delegate River at Quidong,0.90,steady,10:15 am Sat 28/03/26
Mclaughlin River at The Hut,0.23,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Snowy River at Burnt Hut Crossing,1.23,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Suggan Buggan River at Suggan Buggan,0.66,steady,5:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Snowy River at McKillops Bridge,1.82,steady,9:14 am Sat 28/03/26
Snowy River at Basin Creek,2.72,rising,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Buchan River at Buchan,1.81,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Snowy River at Jarrahmond,1.65,rising,10:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Snowy River at Orbost,1.01,steady,9:08 am Sat 28/03/26
Brodribb River at Sardine Creek,0.48,steady,5:00 am Wed 25/03/26

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.