Weather Warning
IDV36820
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Avoca River
Issued at 10:41 AM AEST on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 19
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CHARLTON TOWN
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT QUAMBATOOK FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Minor flooding is continuing at Charlton Town. The flood peak is moving downstream towards Quambatook, where minor flooding is likely to develop from Tuesday afternoon.
Since Monday evening, light to moderate rainfall has been observed across the Avoca River catchment and may result in further river level rises.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North West, Central and North East Victoria.
Avoca River to Charlton Town
Minor flooding is occurring along the Avoca River at Charlton Town.
Avoca River downstream of Charlton Town
Minor flooding is likely to develop along the Avoca River at Quambatook.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca River at Archdale Junction | 0.92 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Avoca River at Yawong Weir | 0.78 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Avoca River at Charlton Town | 4.01 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Avoca River at Charlton (Downstream) | 2.24 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Avoca River at Quambatook | 1.89 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 25/08/26 |