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
Dee (42.2596°S, 146.5698°E, 677m 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. Snow falling above 1300 metres. Winds W 35 to 50 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 7 and 13.
Forecast for Dee (42.2596°S, 146.5698°E, 677m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 3° 5° 4° 3° 1° 3° 8° Maximum 11° 13° 21° 10° 12° 17° 14° Chance of rain 70% 40% 80% 90% 70% 90% 90% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm < 1mm 5-10mm 5-10mm UV index Moderate High High Moderate High Very High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Moderate Slight Slight Moderate High Moderate Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 24
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Dee (42.2596°S, 146.5698°E, 677m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:58am EDT 6:27am EDT 7:35pm EDT 8:03pm EDT 2:59am EDT 11:49am EDT 
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