Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Avoca River to Charlton Town Today at 10:34 AM
This Minor Flood Warning is being issued for the Avoca River to Charlton Town.

  • Minor flooding is occurring at Charlton Town.
  • The Avoca River at Charlton Town is currently at 4.40 m and falling, with minor flooding. 
  • The Avoca River at Charlton Town is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight from Saturday into Sunday.
  • This is an update, replacing the Advice message issued at 12:58pm on Friday 28 August.
Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert.
What you should do: 
  • Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
  • Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Over-floor flooding of homes is not currently expected.
  • The Boort-Wycheproof Road crossing at the Avoca River may become flooded and unsafe to use.
  • Flooding of farmland downstream of Glenloth around Bunguluke and Ninyeunook, and inundation of local roads such as Jeruk River Road North and Ninyeunook Road, is possible.
  • Floodwaters may persist for several days as they move through the floodplain.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 30/08/2026 11:40 am or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
Accessibility: 
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. 
  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. 
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment, contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.