Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Mitchell River
Issued at 10:16 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 7
MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT BAIRNSDALE EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
River levels along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale peaked just below the major flood level on Thursday afternoon. A flood peak near the moderate flood level is possible early Friday morning at Bairnsdale.
Wonnangatta River:
River level rises and isolated minor flooding are occurring along the Wonnangatta River.
Mitchell River to Glenaladale:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale peaked at 5.41 m around 02:30 pm Thursday 3 July, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.12 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) overnight and into Friday morning.
Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale is currently at 6.42 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale may peak near the moderate flood level (6.50 m) early Friday morning.
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:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Friday 04 July 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Wonnangatta River at Crooked River,2.913,falling,10:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Wonnangatta River at Waterford,3.7,falling,9:59 pm Thu 03/07/25
Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,3.165,falling,10:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Glenaladale,5.124,falling,10:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Rosehill,8.175,steady,10:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,6.42,rising,10:04 pm Thu 03/07/25
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.
Forecast
The Heart (38.1013°S, 147.2136°E, 1m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Areas of frost and patchy fog in the morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 3 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
Forecast for The Heart (38.1013°S, 147.2136°E, 1m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 3° 1° 3° 3° 2° 4° 3° Maximum 15° 16° 16° 16° 15° 13° 12° Chance of rain 5% 5% 20% 5% 20% 40% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Moderate High Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
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Warnings
- Moderate Flood Warning For The Mitchell River
- Frost Warning for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland
- Minor Flood Warning For The Avon River
- Final Flood Watch For Parts Of Gippsland
- Cancellation of Wind Warning for East Gippsland Coast
- Cancellation of Sheep Graziers Warning for West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for The Heart (38.1013°S, 147.2136°E, 1m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:59am EST 7:28am EST 5:03pm EST 5:33pm EST 12:15pm EST 1:11am EST Waxing gibbous
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Rain for next 5 days