Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 11:44 AM AEDT on Tuesday 14 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8
RIVER LEVELS MAY REMAIN AROUND THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
Following a peak over the weekend, river levels remain elevated around the minor flood level at Below Meadowbank Dam.
Light showers are forecast across the catchment during Tuesday and Wednesday, but are not expected to cause significant renewed rises at this stage.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 3.01 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam may remain around the minor flood level (4.10 m) for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.
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 12:00 PM AEDT on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,2.05,steady,11:15 am Tue 14/10/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.81,steady,11:00 am Tue 14/10/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.80,steady,11:15 am Tue 14/10/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.11,steady,11:00 am Tue 14/10/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,2.95,falling,11:15 am Tue 14/10/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,0.81,steady,11:00 am Tue 14/10/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.18,steady,11:13 am Tue 14/10/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,2.04,steady,11:10 am Tue 14/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.62,falling,11:00 am Tue 14/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.83,steady,11:29 am Tue 14/10/25
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
Cradle Mountain (41.6498°S, 145.9449°E, 867m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers in the W, slight chance elsewhere. Winds W 30 to 45 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
Forecast for Cradle Mountain (41.6498°S, 145.9449°E, 867m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 3° 2° 0° -1° 3° 3° -1° Maximum 6° 13° 3° 7° 10° 6° 2° Chance of rain 80% 90% 90% 70% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 10-20mm UV index High High Moderate High Very High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Moderate Moderate High Severe Moderate Slight High 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 31
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(km/h)Wind direction WNW W NE N W W WSW W N NNW NW WNW WNW W Relative humidity 100% 97% 73% 86% 98% 96% 93% 70% 74% 100% 98% 93% 93% 86% Dew point 3°C 4°C 4°C 9°C 1°C 1°C 0°C 0°C 4°C 7°C 4°C 4°C 0°C -1°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Cradle Mountain (41.6498°S, 145.9449°E, 867m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:01am EDT 6:29am EDT 7:39pm EDT 8:08pm EDT 3:40am EDT 1:08pm EDT 
Waning crescent
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