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Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyInitial Minor Flood Warning for the Murray River Upstream of Lake Hume
Issued at 6:36 am AEST on Friday 3 July 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BIGGARA
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Upper Murray River catchment over the past few days, resulting in river level rises. Minor flooding is occurring along the Murray River at Biggara.
Murray River to Biggara:
Minor flooding is occurring at Biggara.
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 01:30 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | River Height | Tendency | Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray River at Biggara | 2.02 m | Steady | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Murray River at Bringenbrong | 2.34 m | Rising | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Corryong Creek at Towong | 1.86 m | Steady | 6:00 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Mannus Creek at Yarramundi | 1.03 m | Steady | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Tumbarumba Creek at Tumbarumba No 2 | 1.01 m | Steady | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Maragle Creek at Maragle | 0.85 m | Steady | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Mannus Creek at Tooma | 0.94 m | Steady | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Tumbarumba Creek at Bakers | 2.68 m | Falling | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Welumba Creek at The Square | 0.60 m | Steady | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Tooma River at Pinegrove | 2.57 m | Falling | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Cudgewa Creek at Berringama | 2.32 m | Steady | 6:00 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Cudgewa Creek at Cudgewa North | 1.77 m | Rising | 6:00 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Murray River at Jingellic | 3.12 m | Steady | 6:00 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Jingellic Creek at Jingellic | 1.66 mAHD | Steady | 6:15 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Mitta Mitta River at Colemans | 0.86 m | Steady | 6:00 am Fri 03/07/26 |
| Mitta Mitta River at Tallandoon | 2.52 m | Rising | 6:00 am Fri 03/07/26 |
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.