Media release – Bureau of Meteorology, 11 October 2022

Significant rain and widespread flooding likely for Tasmania this week

From Wednesday evening until Friday morning a very slow moving cold front is expected to bring significant rainfall in northern Tasmania.

On Thursday, rain is likely state-wide, however the most significant rainfall will be in the northern areas, before clearing away to the east on Friday morning.

Rainfall for the 36-hour period to early Friday morning will see falls of 50 – 90 mm across the northern half of the state, with falls of 180 – 220 mm possible around higher ground in the northwest and northeast, 30 – 60 mm in the southwest and 15 – 30 mm in the southeast, including Hobart.

A Severe Weather Warning will likely be issued for Tasmania later this afternoon for the potential of heavy rain and damaging north-easterly winds during Thursday into Friday morning.

Widespread moderate flooding is likely later this week across multiple catchments in the northwest, north, northeast and the Derwent River. Major flooding is possible at some locations.

Significant flooding is likely to develop as catchments are generally wet and will be responsive to rainfall. Areas of flooding may develop from Thursday morning and extend into the weekend.

A Flood Watch will be issued later today.

Residents and communities living on or near any rivers, creeks and streams or in low lying areas in Tasmania are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecast and warnings.

For all the latest Warnings see National Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

Know you weather, know your risk. Communities should stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings via our website and BOM Weather app and follow advice of emergency services.