Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 04:56 PM EDT on Friday 07 November 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and southerly winds are expected during Friday night. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the South West forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southerly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, North Central, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts and parts of the Mallee, Northern Country and North East forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Friday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 10:14 AM AEDT on Thursday 06 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BANDIANA
Flooding is no longer expected at Bandiana. River levels peaked below the minor flood level early Thursday morning.

Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Kiewa River at Bandiana
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 1.97 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.80 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:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.44,steady,10:00 am Thu 06/11/25
Kiewa River Channel at Kiewa,1.96,steady,10:00 am Thu 06/11/25
Kiewa River Anabranch at Kiewa,0.16,steady,10:00 am Thu 06/11/25
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,0.82,steady,10:00 am Thu 06/11/25
Kiewa River at Bandiana,1.97,falling,10:00 am Thu 06/11/25

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.