Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 05:03 AM EDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Friday 24 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 23 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Far North West Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 24 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 02:54 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CORRA LINN FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall totals are forecast across the North Esk River catchment for the remainder of Wednesday. River level rises are expected and minor flooding is possible from Wednesday evening.

Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is possible along the Lower North Esk River
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 1.88 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
With forecast rainfall the North Esk River at Corra Linn may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) Wednesday evening. 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.alert.tas.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 11:00 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,0.79,steady,2:21 pm Wed 22/10/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,0.89,steady,1:00 pm Wed 22/10/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,1.88,steady,1:49 pm Wed 22/10/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For The River Derwent, Northern And North East Catchments, And Parts Of Western Tasmania
Issued at 12:09 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE WEDNESDAY, ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM THURSDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Coastal Rivers (north of Bicheno)
Derwent River
Pieman River
Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers
Arthur River
Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers
Forth River
Mersey River
Meander River
Macquarie River
South Esk River
North Esk River
Tamar (Launceston)
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Macquarie, South Esk and North Esk

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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.alert.tas.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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 10:17 AM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT FINGAL, LEWIS HILL AND LLEWELLYN FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast across the South Esk catchment from Wednesday into Thursday. The catchment is wet following recent rainfall and river level rises are expected.
Minor flooding is possible along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill from Wednesday evening.
Minor flooding is possible along the South Esk River at Fingal and Llewellyn from Thursday morning.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

St Pauls River:
Minor flooding is possible along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 0.32 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill may reach around the minor flood level (1.70 m) Wednesday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Minor flooding is possible along the South Esk River.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 2.08 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Fingal may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 1.64 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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.alert.tas.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 04:00 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.35,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,0.73,steady,6:45 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Mathinna,0.41,steady,10:00 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Fingal,2.08,steady,9:59 am Wed 22/10/25
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,0.32,steady,9:26 am Wed 22/10/25
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.52,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Llewellyn,1.64,steady,9:45 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Perth,1.80,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Longford,0.39,steady,10:09 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,125.75,falling,9:45 am Wed 22/10/25

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.