Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Avon River
Issued at 12:08 PM AEST on Friday 04 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE AVON RIVER
River levels across the Avon River catchment are expected to continue easing over the next few days.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Avon River:
Flooding is no occurring along the Avon River.
The Avon River at Stratford peaked at 5.56 m around 6:15 pm Thursday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.90 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Avon River at Stratford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 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:
Avon River at The Channel,3.22,falling,11:55 am Fri 04/07/25
Freestone Creek at Briagolong,3.53,falling,8:58 pm Thu 03/07/25
Avon River at Stratford,3.9,falling,11:58 am Fri 04/07/25
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
Willow Grove (38.0723°S, 146.1785°E, 156m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Areas of frost and patchy fog this morning. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures between 11 and 16.
Forecast for Willow Grove (38.0723°S, 146.1785°E, 156m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 4° 5° 6° 5° 6° 6° 7° Maximum 14° 15° 15° 15° 14° 10° 9° Chance of rain 5% 30% 30% 20% 80% 80% 90% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm UV index Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - Frost risk Slight Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 5
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Willow Grove (38.0723°S, 146.1785°E, 156m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 7:04am EST 7:33am EST 5:09pm EST 5:38pm EST 12:20pm EST 1:16am EST Waxing gibbous
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Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days