Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 11:48 AM AEDT on Saturday 08 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT FINGAL DURING SATURDAY
Showers are forecast for the South Esk catchment during the remainder of Saturday. River level rises and minor flooding are possible at Fingal during Saturday with the forecast rainfall.
South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Minor flooding may occur along the South Esk River at Fingal.
No observations are currently available for the South Esk River at Fingal. However, it is estimated that the river level is below the minor flood level and rising.
The South Esk River at Fingal may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Saturday with the forecast rainfall.
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 12:00 PM AEDT on Sunday 09 November 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.44,steady,11:00 am Sat 08/11/25
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,0.98,steady,8:45 am Sat 08/11/25
South Esk River at Mathinna,0.88,steady,11:00 am Sat 08/11/25
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,0.54,rising,11:35 am Sat 08/11/25
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.73,steady,11:00 am Sat 08/11/25
South Esk River at Llewellyn,1.85,steady,11:15 am Sat 08/11/25
South Esk River at Perth,1.67,steady,11:00 am Sat 08/11/25
South Esk River at Longford,0.42,steady,10:53 am Sat 08/11/25
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,125.53,rising,11:15 am Sat 08/11/25
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.
Forecast
Port Sorell (41.1664°S, 146.5502°E, 1m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Winds S/SW 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 17.
Forecast for Port Sorell (41.1664°S, 146.5502°E, 1m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary
Minimum 7° 6° 9° 5° 7° 10° 6° Maximum 17° 17° 17° 14° 16° 15° 15° Chance of rain 40% 20% 50% 50% 60% 80% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High Very High High High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Slight Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 32
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(km/h)Wind direction S SSW WSW W WNW WNW WSW WSW WNW WNW WNW W WSW NW Relative humidity 67% 52% 62% 56% 75% 54% 58% 42% 74% 63% 67% 54% 59% 55% Dew point 5°C 7°C 6°C 8°C 9°C 7°C 2°C 1°C 8°C 8°C 7°C 5°C 3°C 5°C -
Warnings
- Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
- Cancelled Sheep Graziers Warning King Island, Furneaux Islands, Central North, North East, Midlands, U Derwent & North West & East coasts
- Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
- Strong Wind Warning Banks St & Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Is & Far North West, CN & Upper East coasts. Cancelled Central West Coast
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Port Sorell (41.1664°S, 146.5502°E, 1m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:23am EDT 5:54am EDT 8:03pm EDT 8:33pm EDT 11:48pm EDT 7:20am EDT
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Nov 12 New moon Nov 20 First quarter Nov 28 Full moon Dec 05 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days