Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for King Island, North West Coast, Central North, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 05:02 PM EDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
King Island, North West Coast, Central North, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain, showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include the Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts and parts of the King Island, North West Coast, Central North and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include the Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts and parts of the North West Coast and Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EDT Wednesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 04:05 PM EDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Thursday 23 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 22 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast and South East Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Storm Bay, Channel, Central Plateau Lakes, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, South West Coast and Central West Coast

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

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 pm EDT Wednesday.
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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, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 01:17 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STRATHBRIDGE AND WESTWOOD BRIDGE FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall combined with relatively wet catchments is forecast to cause river level rises across the Meander River. River levels may reach the minor flood level at Strathbridge from Thursday afternoon, and at Westwood Bridge early Friday morning.

Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding may develop along the Meander River below Strathbridge from Thursday afternoon.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 1.36 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Strathbridge may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Thursday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 1.18 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) early Friday morning. 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 11:00 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,0.84,rising,1:00 pm Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,0.75,rising,12:30 pm Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Strathbridge,1.36,steady,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,0.59,rising,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Liffey River at Carrick,0.26,rising,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,1.18,steady,12:49 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:46 AM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ROSS, MORNINGSIDE, ABOVE WESTMOOR AND CRESSY PUMPS FROM THURSDAY MORNING WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Widespread moderate rainfall totals are forecast across the Macquarie River catchment for the remainder of Wednesday. River level rises are likely and minor flooding is possible along the Macquarie River from Thursday morning.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Macquarie River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 0.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Ross may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Macquarie River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently at 1.27 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Morningside may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) Thursday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Minor flooding is possible along the Macquarie River.
No observations are currently available for the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor.
The Macquarie River at Above Westmoor may exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 1.10 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) early Thursday morning. 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 10:00 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tooms River at Tooms Lake,3.30,steady,9:07 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Trefusis,0.56,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,0.23,steady,9:30 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Ross,0.90,steady,9:35 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake,3.74,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake (Downstream),0.15,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Morningside,1.27,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Isis River at Barton,0.37,steady,9:41 am Wed 22/10/25
Lake River at Parknook,0.38,steady,9:15 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.10,steady,9:15 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.