Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Final Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta Upstream of Dartmouth
Minor Flood Warning for Tallangatta Creek
Issued at 3:08 pm EDT on Saturday 16 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office
Since 9 am Friday widespread rainfall totals of up to 88 mm were recorded in
the Mitta Mitta catchment. For Saturday isolated showers falling as snow above
500 metres are expected this afternoon. No significant rainfall is expected
during Saturday.
Rainfall to date has caused flooding in the Mitta Mitta catchment and along the
Tallangatta Creek. The Mitta Mitta river and Tallangatta Creek have both peaked
and are currently falling with Minor Flooding expected to continue during
Saturday in the Tallangatta Creek.
Mitta Mitta upstream of Dartmouth
The Mitta Mitta River at Hinnomunjie is below the Minor Flood Level (1.8
metres) and falling.
The Big River at Joker Ck is below the Minor Flood Level (2.8 metres) and
falling.
Tallandoon
The Mitta Mitta River at Tallandoon peaked below the Minor Flood Level (4.2
metres) and is currently falling.
Tallangatta Creek
Tallangatta Creek at McCallums peaked around 2.68 metres (Major Flood Level 2.3
metres) during Friday afternoon. The river fell below Moderate Flood Level (2.0
metres) early Saturday morning and is currently at 1.61 metres (Minor Flood
Level 1.6 metres).
In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
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Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see
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Next Issue:
The next Flood Warning will be issued at 10:00 AM Sunday 17 October 2010.
Latest River Heights:
Big R. at Joker Creek 1.86m falling 02:44 PM SAT 16/10/10
Mitta Mitta R. at Hinnomunjie 1.69m steady 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Gibbo R. at Gibbo Park 1.86m steady 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Mitta Mitta R. at Colemans 0.89m steady 02:41 PM SAT 16/10/10
Snowy Ck. at Granite Flat 1.54m steady 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Mitta Mitta R. at Tallandoon 2.47m steady 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Tallangatta Ck. at McCallums 1.61m falling 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Minor Flood Warning for the Ovens River
Minor Flood Warning for the King River
Issued at 3:12 pm EDT on Saturday 16 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office
Rainfall has eased in the Ovens River catchment, with rainfall totals since
midnight Friday generally less than 5mm.
Isolated showers with rainfall totals less than 10mm are expected during
Saturday.
River levels have peaked in upper parts of the catchment, however stream rises
and areas of minor flooding are expected in the lower King and Ovens Rivers
during Saturday.
Ovens River upstream of Bright
The Ovens River at Bright peaked below the Minor Flood Level (3.0 metres)
overnight Friday.
Buckland River
The Buckland River at Harris Lane peaked below the Minor Flood Level (2.8
metres) overnight Friday.
Myrtleford
The Ovens River at Eurobin peaked below the Minor Flood Level (4.5 metres)
overnight Friday.
Buffalo River
The Buffalo River at the D/S Lake Buffalo gauge at 2.41 metres and falling
slowly (Minor Flood Level 3.0 metres).
Rocky Point
The Ovens River at Rocky Point peaked below the Minor Flood Level (3.2 metres)
early Saturday morning.
Upper King River
The King River at Cheshunt is below the Minor Flood Level (1.8 metres).
Docker Road
The King River at Docker Road is currently peaking around 3.9 metres (Minor
Flood Level 3.7 metres) and is continuing to rise. A peak below the moderate
flood level (3.95 metres) is expected during Saturday.
Wangaratta
The Ovens River at Wangaratta is currently at 11.43 metres and rising slowly. A
peak around the minor flood level (11.9 metres), is expected during Sunday
morning.
In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Next Issue:
The next flood warning will be issued at 11.00 AM Sunday 17 October 2010.
Latest River Heights:
Ovens R. at Bright 2.04m steady 01:56 PM SAT 16/10/10
Buckland R. at Upper Buckland 1.65m steady 02:30 PM SAT 16/10/10
Buckland R. at Harris Lane 2.15m rising 02:53 PM SAT 16/10/10
Ovens River at Eurobin 3.3m falling 02:09 PM SAT 16/10/10
Ovens R. at Myrtleford 2.67m steady 02:30 PM SAT 16/10/10
Buffalo R. at Abbeyard 1.47m falling 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Buffalo R. D/S Lake Buffalo 2.41m falling 02:30 PM SAT 16/10/10
Buffalo R. D/S Lake Buffalo 2.41m falling 02:30 PM SAT 16/10/10
Ovens R. at Rocky Point 2.59m steady 02:38 PM SAT 16/10/10
King R. at Cheshunt 1.14m steady 02:47 PM SAT 16/10/10
King R. at Edi 1.45m falling 02:30 PM SAT 16/10/10
Boggy Ck. at Angleside 0.94m falling 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
King R. at Docker Rd Bridge 3.84m steady 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Hurdle Ck. at Bobinawarrah 1.23m steady 02:55 PM SAT 16/10/10
Fifteen Mile Ck. at Greta South 1.45m steady 02:23 PM SAT 16/10/10
Fifteen Mile Ck. at Glenrowan 1m steady 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Ovens R. at Wangaratta 11.42m rising 02:45 PM SAT 16/10/10
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
Final Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks
Issued at 3:47 pm EDT on Saturday 16 October 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victorian Regional Office.
Since 9am Saturday no significant rainfall has been recorded in the Seven and
Castles Creek catchments. No significant rainfall is forecast for the
remiainder of Saturday.
Seven Creeks
Seven Creeks at Strathbogie is below the Minor Flood Level (1.5 metres) and
falling.
Castle Creek
Castle Creek at Telfords Bridge peaked below the Minor Flood Level (1.2 metres)
Friday afternoon.
Euroa
Seven Creeks at Euroa peaked below the Minor Flood Level (2.5 metres) at midday
Saturday and is falling slowly.
In the interests of community safety the SES suggests following precautions:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
* Don't allow children to play in floodwater,
* Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, and
* Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Contact the SES on 132 500, if emergency assistance is required.
Current Road and Traffic Information can be obtained from the VicRoads website:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficalerts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Next Issue:
No further flood warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Seven Cks. at Strathbogie 1.26m steady 03:29 PM SAT 16/10/10
Seven Cks. at D/S Polly McQuinns Weir 0.93m steady 03:22 PM SAT 16/10/10
Seven Cks. at Galls Gap Road 1.06m steady 03:38 PM SAT 16/10/10
Seven Cks. at Euroa 2.36m falling 03:04 PM SAT 16/10/10
Seven Cks. at Kialla West 2.72m rising 03:27 PM SAT 16/10/10
Castle Ck. at Telfords Bridge 0.67m steady 03:17 PM SAT 16/10/10
Castle Ck. at Arcadia 1.03m steady 02:51 PM SAT 16/10/10