#VIC #Floods #Corp Current Floods Warning: Minor Flood Warning for the King River Effective Date: 19/07/13 12:35 PM Expiry Date: 20/07/13 12:35 PM Current Situation In the 24 hours to 9 AM Friday, rainfall totals of up to 69 mm have been recorded in the King River Catchment. Further rainfall totals of up to 20mm have been forecast for the remainder of Friday. Upper King River The King River D/S of Lake William Hovell is above the Minor Flood Level (1.8 metres) and rising. Areas of minor flooding are expected to develop around and downstream of Cheshunt during Friday afternoon (Minor FLood Level 1.8 metres). Docker Road The King River at Docker Road may reach the Minor Flood Level (3.7 metres) late Friday into Saturday. A forecast peak will be provided once upstream gauges have peaked. Potential Impact In Your Area The potential local impact of this flooding in your area may include: River levels may reach the tops of banks or flow over into low lying areas Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater Caravan parks and camping areas may be flooded, requiring relocation to higher ground What You Should Do Stay Informed - monitor local conditions and be aware of the situation Farmers should move machinery and livestock to higher ground Check your emergency plan and locate your emergency kit Tune in to your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television Floodwaters are dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater Floodwaters are toxic - never play or swim in floodwaters Emergency Contacts For flood or storm emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500 For life threatening emergencies call 000 Additional Information Road Closures: vicroads.vic.gov.au phone 131 170 Weather Warnings and River Heights: bom.gov.au phone 1300 659 217 SES Information: ses.vic.gov.au phone 1300 842 737 ssued By Victoria State Emergency Service Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River Effective Date: 19/07/13 12:51 PM Expiry Date: 20/07/13 12:51 PM Current Situation In the 24 hours to 9AM Friday, rainfall totals of up to 73 mm were recorded in the Kiewa River catchment. Further rainfall totals of up to 20 mm have been forecast for the remainder of Friday. Areas of minor flooding are occurring throughout the Kiewa River catchment. Mongans Bridge The Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge is steady above the Minor Flood Level. The Kiewa River at Kiewa is below the Minor Flood Level (3.3 metres) and rising. The river is expected to exceed the Minor Flood Level during Friday evening. Further rises below the Moderate Flood Level (3.7 metres) are possible overnight Friday into Saturday. Bandiana Minor flooding is occurring in the Kiewa River at Bandiana. Further rises below the Moderate Flood Level (3.1 metres) are expected during Friday. Potential Impact In Your Area The potential local impact of this flooding in your area may include: River levels may reach the tops of banks or flow over into low lying areas Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater Caravan parks and camping areas may be flooded, requiring relocation to higher ground What You Should Do Stay Informed - monitor local conditions and be aware of the situation Farmers should move machinery and livestock to higher ground Check your emergency plan and locate your emergency kit Tune in to your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television Floodwaters are dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater Floodwaters are toxic - never play or swim in floodwaters Emergency Contacts For flood or storm emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500 For life threatening emergencies call 000 Additional Information Road Closures: vicroads.vic.gov.au phone 131 170 Weather Warnings and River Heights: bom.gov.au phone 1300 659 217 SES Information: ses.vic.gov.au phone 1300 842 737 Issued By Victoria State Emergency Service Minor Flood Warning for the Mitta Mitta River Effective Date: 19/07/13 11:00 AM Expiry Date: 20/07/13 12:00 PM Current Situation Since 9 AM Thursday widespread rainfall of 30-40mm has been recorded in the Mitta Mitta catchment, with up to 55 mm recorded at Joker Creek. Rainfall totals of up to 20 mm have been forecast for the remainder of Friday. Areas of minor flooding are occurring in the Mitta Mitta River catchment. Mitta Mitta upstream of Dartmouth The Mitta Mitta River at Joker Creek peaked below the minor flood level, around 2.6 metres. Minor flooding is occurring in the Mitta Mitta River at Hinnomunjie (Minor Flood Level 1.8 metres). A peak below the Moderate Flood Level (2.5 metres) is expected during Friday morning. Mitta Mitta downstream of Dartmouth The Tallangatta Creek at McCallums has peaked at the Minor Flood Level (1.6 metres) and is now falling. Potential Impact In Your Area The potential local impact of this flooding in your area may include: River levels may reach the tops of banks or flow over into low lying areas Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be underwater Caravan parks and camping areas may be flooded, requiring relocation to higher ground What You Should Do Stay Informed - monitor local conditions and be aware of the situation Farmers should move machinery and livestock to higher ground Check your emergency plan and locate your emergency kit Tune in to your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television Floodwaters are dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater Floodwaters are toxic - never play or swim in floodwaters Emergency Contacts For flood or storm emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500 For life threatening emergencies call 000 Additional Information Road Closures: vicroads.vic.gov.au phone 131 170 Weather Warnings and River Heights: bom.gov.au phone 1300 659 217 SES Information: ses.vic.gov.au phone 1300 842 73 Issued By Victoria State Emergency Service Flood Watch for North East Victoria (Upper Murray, Mitta Mitta, Kiewa, Ovens & King Basins) Effective Date: 19/07/13 2:00 PM Expiry Date: 20/07/13 1:00 PM Current Situation A deep low pressure system is located to the southwest of Tasmania. This is causing thunderstorms and heavy rain in the North East catchments. In the 24 hors to 9 AM Friday rainfall totals between 30 and 70 mm have been recorded in the North East catchments, with an isolated total of 82 mm at Falls Creek - Rocky Valley. Since 9 AM rainfall totals up to 10 mm have been recorded in the North East. Showers with the chance of thunderstorms have been forecast during Friday with rainfall totals up to 20 mm possible in the North East Catchments. Minor flooding has developed in the Mitta Mitta, Kiewa and King catchments and will continue into Saturday. As a result of forecast rainfall further stream rises with areas of minor flooding may develop during Friday. Potential Impact In Your Area The potential local impact of this flooding in your area may include: River levels may reach the tops of banks or flow over into low lying areas Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be under water Caravan parks and camping areas may be flooded, requiring relocation to higher ground Fire affected areas may experience land slippage, increased water runoff and debri What You Should Do Stay Informed - monitor local conditions and be aware of the situation Farmers should prepare to move machinery and livestock to higher ground Tune in to your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television Ensure your family members and neighbours are aware of the situation Floodwaters are dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwaters Floodwaters are toxic - never play or swim in floodwaters Emergency Contacts For flood or storm emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500 For life threatening emergencies call 000 Additional Information Road Closures: vicroads.vic.gov.au phone 131 170 Weather Warnings and River Heights: bom.gov.au phone 1300 659 217 SES Information: ses.vic.gov.au phone 1300 842 737 Issued By Victoria State Emergency Service Flood Watch for Goulburn & Broken Basins Effective Date: 19/07/13 12:00 PM Expiry Date: 20/07/13 1:00 PM Current Situation In the 24 hours to 9 AM Friday rainfall totals between 25 and 40 mm have been recorded in the Goulburn and Broken Basins with an isolated total of 67 mm at Enderlee. Scattered showers with the chance of thunderstorms have been forecast for the Goulburn Broken during Friday afternoon with rainfall totals up to 10 mm possible. Some stream rises have been observed as a result of rain to date. With the forecast rainfall river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level. The Bureau of Meteorology is continuing to monitor the situation. Potential Impact In Your Area The potential local impact of this flooding in your area may include: River levels may reach the tops of banks or flow over into low lying areas Local roads may be closed and low bridges may be under water Caravan parks and camping areas may be flooded, requiring relocation to higher ground What You Should Do Stay Informed - monitor local conditions and be aware of the situation Farmers should prepare to move machinery and livestock to higher ground Tune in to your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television Ensure your family members and neighbours are aware of the situation Floodwaters are dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwaters Floodwaters are toxic - never play or swim in floodwater Emergency Contacts For flood or storm emergency assistance from the SES call 132 500 For life threatening emergencies call 000 Additional Information Road Closures: vicroads.vic.gov.au phone 131 170 Weather Warnings and River Heights: bom.gov.au phone 1300 659 217 SES Information: ses.vic.gov.au phone 1300 842 737 Issued By Victoria State Emergency Service
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 06:00:55 +0000
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