Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Major Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 05:31 PM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 2

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AROUND WESTWOOD BRIDGE FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
Moderate flooding is expected along the lower Meander River about Westwood Bridge overnight Tuesday due to floodwater from the South Esk River. Major flooding may develop Wednesday morning. No flooding is expected along the Meander River from Meander to Strathbridge.
Since 9 am Tuesday, no significant rainfall has been observed in the Meander catchment. No significant rainfall has been forecast for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.
Inundation of low-lying areas about Westwood Bridge may be a hazard.

Meander River below Strathbridge:
Major flooding may occur along the Meander River below Strathbridge.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 4.98 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (6.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river level may peak around the major flood level (7.00 m) Wednesday morning.

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:00 am EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,1.00,Steady,05:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,0.93,Steady,04:45 PM TUE 16/08/22
Meander River at Strathbridge,2.42,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,4.98,Rising,05:15 PM TUE 16/08/22
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,0.92,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Liffey River at Carrick,0.64,Steady,04:00 PM TUE 16/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 05:07 PM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LONGFORD
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT FINGAL AND LLEWELLYN
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT LEWIS HILL, PERTH, LONGFORD AND LAKE TREVALLYN
Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River at Fingal and Llewellyn. Minor flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill, Perth, Longford and Lake Trevallyn. Moderate flooding is possible at Longford from early morning Wednesday.
Flooding extended into lower Meander around Westwood Bridge from Tuesday afternoon.
In the 24 hours to 3:00 pm Tuesday, rainfall totals of up to 3 mm were observed across the South Esk River catchment.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.
Inundation of low-lying areas about Westwood Bridge may be a hazard.

Break O'Day River:
River levels are easing along the Break O'Day River.
South Esk River above Fingal:
River levels are easing along the South Esk River above Fingal.
St Pauls River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 2.15 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.70 m) during Tuesday.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn.
The South Esk River at Fingal peaked at 6.33 metres around 11:00 am Monday 15 August and is currently at 5.55 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal may fall below the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday morning.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn peaked at 7.73 metres around 05:00 pm Monday 15 August and is currently at 6.55 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday morning.

Nile River:
River levels are easing along the Nile River.
South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth.
The South Esk at Perth peaked at 6.82 metres around midday Tuesday and is currently at 6.80 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The South Esk at Perth is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.30 m) during Tuesday into Wednesday.

South Esk River - Perth to Longford:
Moderate flooding may occur along the South Esk River - Perth to Longford.
The South Esk River at Longford is currently at 4.03 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The South Esk River at Longford may peak near the moderate flood level (5.00 m) early Wednesday morning.

South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond is currently at 128.28 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond may peak near 129.20 metres Wednesday morning.

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au.
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,1.19,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.19,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
South Esk River at Mathinna,1.43,Falling,04:43 PM TUE 16/08/22
South Esk River at Fingal,5.55,Steady,04:06 PM TUE 16/08/22
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,2.15,Steady,04:21 PM TUE 16/08/22
St Pauls River above Avoca,3.30,Falling,02:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
South Esk River at Llewellyn,6.55,Falling,04:15 PM TUE 16/08/22
South Esk River at Perth,6.80,Steady,02:15 PM TUE 16/08/22
South Esk River at Longford,4.03,Steady,04:28 PM TUE 16/08/22
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,128.28,Steady,04:15 PM TUE 16/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Moderate Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 04:01 PM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT CRESSY PUMPS
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MT MORRISTON, ROSS, MORNINGSIDE AND BELOW LAKE LEAKE
Moderate flooding is occurring in the lower Macquarie River around Cressy Pumps with minor flooding continuing at upstream locations.
Since 9:00 am Tuesday, no significant rainfall totals have been observed in the Macquarie River catchment.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the Macquarie River catchment overnight Tuesday.into Wednesday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

Macquarie River above Mt Morriston:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River above Mt Morriston.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston is currently at 1.73 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 2.35 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Ross is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is expected along the Elizabeth River.
There are no available observations for Lake Leake, however Lake Leake is likely to be spilling.

The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is currently at 0.99 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is expected to remain above the minor flood level (0.80 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Isis River:
River levels are elevated along the Isis River.
Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently at 4.70 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Morningside may remain above the minor flood level (3.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Lake River:
River levels are now easing along the Lake River.
Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 4.21 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to peak near 4.60 metres (moderate flood level 4.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Trefusis,2.38,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,1.73,Steady,03:09 PM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Ross,2.35,Steady,03:12 PM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Fosterville,2.64,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake,0.99,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Morningside,4.70,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/08/22
Isis River at Barton,1.04,Steady,03:26 PM TUE 16/08/22
Lake River at Parknook,1.29,Steady,03:45 PM TUE 16/08/22
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,4.21,Rising,03:45 PM TUE 16/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT CORRA LINN
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower North Esk river around Corra Linn.
In the 24 hours to 13:00 pm Tuesday, no significant rainfall have been recorded in the North Esk River catchment.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday.
Rainfall totals of 10-30 mm are forecast from Wednesday evening into Thursday. Renewed river level rises are expected from overnight Wednesday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

St Patricks River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the St Patricks River at Nunamara.
The St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake is currently at 1.02 metres and steady.

Upper North Esk River:
River levels remain elevated in the Upper North Esk River during Tuesday.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn peaked at 3.15 metres around 08:00 pm Monday 15 August and is currently at 2.78 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.70 m) Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake,1.00,Falling,01:25 PM TUE 16/08/22
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.84,Steady,08:15 AM TUE 16/08/22
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.78,Rising,01:37 PM TUE 16/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Final Flood Watch For North East And South East Catchments
Issued at 11:44 AM EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022
By the Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 4
RIVER LEVELS EASING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA DURING TUESDAY

Showery conditions will continue during Tuesday as a low pressure system moves well away to the southeast.
Catchments are relatively wet across the flood watch area and rivers are responsive to rainfall.
In the 24 hours to 11:00 am Tuesday rainfall totals of 5-50 mm have been observed in the flood watch area.
Further rainfall totals of 5-10 mm are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday.
River levels are easing across the flood watch area during Tuesday. Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments:
East Coastal Rivers (north of Bicheno)
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers
Channel Coastal Rivers (South East Cape to Gordon)
Derwent River
East Coastal Rivers (south of Bicheno)
South East

Flood warnings are current for: North Esk River, South Esk River, Meander River, Macquarie River and Jordan River.

Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning. The Bureau of Meteorology does not provide a flood warning service for all of the catchments covered by this flood watch. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
For the latest warnings see www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts

Flood Safety Advice:
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}

Next issue:
This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.