Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Bush Walkers Weather Alert

for Western and Central Plateau forecast districts

Issued at 04:54 PM EDT on Thursday 13 November 2025

snow for the following areas:
Western and Central Plateau forecast districts
Bush walkers are advised that snow as low as 500 metres is expected during Thursday. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in parts of the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts.

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

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 10:53 AM AEDT on Thursday 13 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM FRIDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed since Tuesday evening which has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. This rainfall may result in minor flooding along the River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam Friday morning.

Styx River:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Styx River. Further rises and flooding is possible at Bruces Bridge with forecast rainfall.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Minor flooding may develop along the River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 2.55 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam may reach around the minor flood level (4.10 m) Friday morning with 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 11:00 AM AEDT on Friday 14 November 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,1.54,steady,10:15 am Thu 13/11/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.71,steady,10:00 am Thu 13/11/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.76,steady,10:15 am Thu 13/11/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.32,steady,10:00 am Thu 13/11/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,2.55,falling,10:15 am Thu 13/11/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,1.04,rising,10:00 am Thu 13/11/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.61,steady,10:38 am Thu 13/11/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,1.67,steady,10:41 am Thu 13/11/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.65,falling,9:00 am Thu 13/11/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.64,falling,10:26 am Thu 13/11/25

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.