Friday,
1 August 2025
Flood risk dries out on Ovens River

Flooding of the Ovens River in Wangaratta has subsided after peaking below the minor flood point of 11.9m.

The river peaked on Wednesday morning at 11.72m before dropping to 11.33m by 2pm on Thursday.

Rural City of Wangaratta Council staff closed off the Ovens River bike path and riverside carparks on Tuesday and Wednesday until flooding subsided.

The King River at Docker Road bridge has also dro...

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