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.
Forecast
Acton (41.0701°S, 145.894°E, 121m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Heavy falls possible in the E in the afternoon and evening. Winds NE/SE 20 to 30 km/h tending SW 30 to 45 km/h in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 12 and 15.
Forecast for Acton (41.0701°S, 145.894°E, 121m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 8° 6° 7° 6° 6° 4° 3° Maximum 14° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14° 16° Chance of rain 90% 5% 10% 30% 40% 50% 20% Likely amount 10-20mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Slight Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 15
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE NNE W W W W W NW SSW SW SSW SSE S NNW Relative humidity 96% 94% 66% 56% 68% 53% 70% 58% 75% 65% 56% 47% 58% 56% Dew point 9°C 12°C 4°C 7°C 6°C 7°C 5°C 8°C 5°C 8°C 0°C 3°C 2°C 7°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Acton (41.0701°S, 145.894°E, 121m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:49am EDT 6:18am EDT 7:44pm EDT 8:13pm EDT 6:13am EDT 8:39pm EDT Waxing crescent
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