Victoria State Emergency Service ADVISE: Flood Watch for North East Victoria (Upper Murray, Mitta Mitta, Kiewa, Ovens and King Catchments). During Tuesday areas of rain are expected to develop late in the morning and fall as snow above 1300 metres. Rainfall totals of 15 to 25mm are possible in the North East during Tuesday. A minor flood warning is current for the Kiewa River. The forecast rainfall is expected to cause significant stream rises with the possibility of additional areas of minor flooding developing in the North East catchments from late Tuesday. 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 •Ensure your family members and neighbours are aware of the situation •Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwaters •Floodwater is 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 WWW.SES.VIC.GOV.AU
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:56:12 +0000
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