Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The King River
Issued at 10:38 AM AEST on Sunday 31 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT DOCKER RD BRIDGE
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Ovens and King catchments since Tuesday. This has caused river level rises throughout the catchment, but minor flooding is no longer expected at Docker Rd Bridge.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

King River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the King River.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge peaked at 2.99 m around 01:00 am Sunday 31 August, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 2.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.70 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:
Ovens River at Harrietville,1.83,steady,10:09 am Sun 31/08/25
Ovens River at Bright,1.93,steady,9:44 am Sun 31/08/25
Buckland River at Upper Buckland,1.85,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Buckland River at Harris Lane,1.99,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Ovens River at Eurobin,2.93,steady,10:17 am Sun 31/08/25
Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.25,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.39,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.24,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Rose River at Matong North,0.84,steady,9:37 am Sun 31/08/25
Buffalo River downstream Rose River Junction,2.00,steady,10:27 am Sun 31/08/25
Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,263.35,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),1.79,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.12,steady,9:14 am Sun 31/08/25
King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream),1.61,steady,5:00 am Sat 30/08/25
King River at Cheshunt,1.14,steady,9:23 am Sun 31/08/25
King River at Edi,1.30,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.33,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
King River at Docker Rd Bridge,2.90,steady,10:06 am Sun 31/08/25
Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.36,steady,8:57 am Sun 31/08/25
Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.23,steady,9:59 am Sun 31/08/25
Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.57,steady,9:40 am Sun 31/08/25
Ovens River at Wangaratta,10.60,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25
Ovens River at Peechelba East,128.56,steady,10:00 am Sun 31/08/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Macalister River
Issued at 10:10 AM AEST on Saturday 30 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT LICOLA
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Macalister River upstream of Lake Glenmaggie but minor flooding is no longer expected at Licola.
Rainfall totals of 10-23 mm have been recorded in the catchment in the last 48 hours. No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.

Macalister River upstream of Lake Glenmaggie:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Upper Macalister River at Licola.
The Macalister River at Licola peaked below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 2.21 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macalister River at Licola is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.70 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:
Macalister River at Glencairn,1.34,steady,9:00 am Sat 30/08/25
Macalister River at Licola,2.21,steady,8:43 am Sat 30/08/25
Macalister River at Downstream Stringybark Creek,1.25,steady,9:28 am Sat 30/08/25
Glenmaggie Creek at The Gorge,1.69,steady,7:51 am Sat 30/08/25
Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (HG),55.43,steady,12:14 pm Thu 28/08/25
Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (Downstream),0.71,steady,8:33 am Sat 30/08/25

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.