Flood advice has been issued by the State Emergency Service for numerous locations around Tasmania.
Mersey River
A Flood Advice – Monitor conditions has been issued for Liena, Kimberley to Latrobe & surrounds by Tasmania SES.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Mersey river.
Locations likely to be impacted are: Liena, Kimberley to Latrobe & surrounds
Ouse River
A Flood Advice – Monitor conditions has been issued for Ouse and Surrounds by Tasmania SES.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Ouse river.
Locations likely to be impacted are: Ouse and Surrounds
River Derwent
A Flood Advice – Monitor conditions has been issued for Meadowbank to Macquarie Plains, Bushy Park to Hayes, New Norfolk and Surrounds by Tasmania SES.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Derwent river.
Locations likely to be impacted are: Meadowbank, Glenora, Bushy Park, Gretna, Macquarie Plains, Bushy Park, Plenty, Glenfern, New Norfolk, Lawitta, Rosegarland, Hayes, New Norfolk, Sorell Creek
North Esk River
A Flood Advice – Monitor conditions has been issued for Corra Linn to Mowbray and surrounds by Tasmania SES.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the North Esk river – Corra Linn.
Locations likely to be impacted are: Corra Linn to Mowbray and surrounds
Macquarie River
A Flood Advice – Monitor conditions has been issued for Tooms Lake to Ross and surrounds by Tasmania SES.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Macquarie river.
Locations likely to be impacted are: Tooms Lake to Ross and surrounds
Meander River
A Flood Advice – Monitor conditions has been issued for Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Quamby Bluff, Hagley, Selbourne, Westwood Carrick and Hadspen by Tasmania SES.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Meander river.
Locations likely to be impacted are: Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Quamby Bluff, Hagley, Selbourne, Westwood Carrick and Hadspen
During the next 3-4 days:
- Flooding in nearby streams and rivers is likely.
- Some low-lying properties may become isolated by flood waters.
- Property, livestock, equipment, and crops in low lying areas may be at risk from flood waters.
- Driving conditions may be dangerous.
Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater
What to do:
If you live in the alert area and/or near the river, SES advises:
- If you have a flood emergency plan, check it now.
- Monitor conditions and prepare now to go to a safer place if conditions become more dangerous.
- For SES Flood Warning updates, visit TasALERT.com or listen to ABC local radio.
Community Information
- For life-threatening emergencies, dial triple zero (000)
- For emergency flood and storm assistance call the SES on 132 500.
- For current river levels and weather conditions, visit www.bom.gov.au/tas/
- For current reported road closures, visit www.police.tas.gov.au
- For more information on preparing for flood, visit www.ses.tas.gov.au
Huon River
A Flood Advice – Monitor conditions has been issued for Tahune Bridge to Judbury and Surrounds by Tasmania SES.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Huon river.
Locations likely to be impacted are: Tahune Bridge
During the next 24-48 Hours:
- Flooding in nearby streams and rivers is likely.
- Some low-lying properties may become isolated by flood waters.
- Property, livestock, equipment, and crops in low lying areas may be at risk from flood waters.
- Driving conditions may be dangerous.
Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater
What to do:
If you live in the alert area and/or near the Huon river, SES advises:
- If you have a flood emergency plan, check it now.
- Monitor conditions and prepare now to go to a safer place if conditions become more dangerous.
- For SES Flood Warning updates, visit TasALERT.com or listen to ABC local radio.
Community Information
- For life-threatening emergencies, dial triple zero (000)
- For emergency flood and storm assistance call the SES on 132 500.
- For current river levels and weather conditions, visit www.bom.gov.au/tas/
- For current reported road closures, visit www.police.tas.gov.au
- For more information on preparing for flood, visit www.ses.tas.gov.au
