Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Mitchell River
Issued at 09:45 AM AEST on Saturday 05 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE MITCHELL RIVER
River levels along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale and Bairnsdale are expected to continue easing over the next few days.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Wonnangatta River:
River levels are easing along the Wonnangatta River.
Mitchell River to Glenaladale:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is currently at 2.83 m and falling, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale is currently at 5.38 m and falling, below the minor flood level (5.60 m).
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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:
Wonnangatta River at Crooked River,2.232,steady,9:00 am Sat 05/07/25
Wonnangatta River at Waterford,2.72,steady,9:14 am Sat 05/07/25
Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,2.527,steady,9:00 am Sat 05/07/25
Mitchell River at Glenaladale,2.829,falling,9:00 am Sat 05/07/25
Mitchell River at Rosehill,7.213,falling,9:00 am Sat 05/07/25
Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,5.35,falling,9:34 am Sat 05/07/25

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.