Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The King River
Issued at 11:53 AM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LAKE WILLIAM HOVELL (DOWNSTREAM) AND POSSIBLE AT DOCKER RD BRIDGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall has been observed since Friday night in the King River catchment which has caused river level rises along the King River. Minor flooding is occurring at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) and possible at Docker Rd Bridge from Sunday afternoon.
King River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) and possible at Docker Rd Bridge.
The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is currently at 1.80 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream) is likely to remain around the minor flood level (1.80 m) during Sunday.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge is currently at 3.02 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The King River at Docker Rd Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (3.70 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible.
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:
The next warning will be issued by 05:00 PM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Ovens River at Harrietville,1.84,steady,11:44 am Sun 27/07/25
Ovens River at Bright,1.99,steady,11:21 am Sun 27/07/25
Buckland River at Twelve Mile,1.94,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Buckland River at Harris Lane,2.21,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Ovens River at Eurobin,3.32,steady,11:28 am Sun 27/07/25
Happy Valley Creek at Rosewhite,0.44,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Ovens River at Myrtleford,2.63,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Buffalo River at Abbeyard,1.61,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Rose River at Matong North,1.29,steady,10:20 am Sun 27/07/25
Buffalo River at Rose River Junction (Downstream),2.83,rising,11:38 am Sun 27/07/25
Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo HG,262.81,rising,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Buffalo River at Lake Buffalo (Downstream),1.81,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Ovens River at Rocky Point,2.31,steady,11:19 am Sun 27/07/25
King River at Lake William Hovell (Downstream),1.80,steady,9:00 am Sun 27/07/25
King River at Cheshunt,1.58,steady,9:24 am Sun 27/07/25
King River at Edi,1.76,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Boggy Creek at Angleside,0.63,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
King River at Docker Rd Bridge,3.02,rising,11:34 am Sun 27/07/25
Hurdle Creek at Bobinawarrah,0.72,steady,11:32 am Sun 27/07/25
Fifteen Mile Creek at Greta South,1.78,falling,11:29 am Sun 27/07/25
Fifteen Mile Creek at Glenrowan,0.98,rising,11:17 am Sun 27/07/25
Ovens River at Wangaratta,10.01,rising,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
Ovens River at Peechelba East,128.33,steady,11:00 am Sun 27/07/25
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.
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