Weather Warning
IDV36140
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning for the Mitchell River
Issued at 3:55 PM AEST on Thursday 3 Jul 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 6
GLENALADALE LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL LATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning has caused river level rises and flooding across the Mitchell River catchment. Moderate flooding is rising at Glenaladale, with a peak near the major flood level likely late Thursday afternoon. Minor flooding is occurring at Bairnsdale, where a minor flood peak is expected overnight Thursday into Friday.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the next few days.
The situation will continue to be monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required.
Wonnangatta River
River level rises and isolated minor flooding are occurring along the Wonnangatta River.
Mitchell River to Glenaladale
Major flooding is likely along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale.
Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonnangatta River at Crooked River | 3.174 | steady | 3:00 pm Thu 03/07/25 |
| Wonnangatta River at Waterford | 3.78 | rising | 3:14 pm Thu 03/07/25 |
| Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd | 3.317 | steady | 3:00 pm Thu 03/07/25 |
| Mitchell River at Glenaladale | 5.403 | steady | 3:00 pm Thu 03/07/25 |
| Mitchell River at Rosehill | 7.825 | rising | 3:00 pm Thu 03/07/25 |
| Mitchell River at Bairnsdale | 5.67 | rising | 3:44 pm Thu 03/07/25 |