Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 10:33 AM AEST on Tuesday 16 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CORRA LINN FROM TUESDAY EVENING WITH FORECAST RAIN
Rainfall is forecast across the North Esk catchment during Tuesday into Wednesday. This may result in creek and river level rises, with minor flooding possible at Corra Linn from Tuesday evening.
Upper North Esk River:
River level rises are expected along the Upper North Esk River from Tuesday afternoon.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is possible along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 1.92 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) from Tuesday evening, 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 AEST on Wednesday 17 September 2025.
Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,0.78,steady,10:22 am Tue 16/09/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,0.95,steady,6:15 pm Mon 15/09/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,1.92,steady,10:17 am Tue 16/09/25
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
Friendly Beaches (41.9914°S, 148.2476°E, 13m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Snow possible above 900 metres. Winds NW 25 to 35 km/h turning W 30 to 45 km/h in the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
Forecast for Friendly Beaches (41.9914°S, 148.2476°E, 13m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 9° 6° 10° 7° 8° 7° 6° Maximum 16° 18° 18° 14° 17° 15° 18° Chance of rain 50% 40% 40% 30% 30% 30% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating High Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 22
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(km/h)24
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(km/h)Wind direction W WSW NNE NNW NNE N WSW W WNW WNW W WSW NW WSW Relative humidity 53% 37% 52% 48% 66% 55% 54% 44% 50% 42% 54% 46% 57% 47% Dew point 3°C 0°C 2°C 5°C 8°C 7°C 1°C 1°C 2°C 3°C 2°C 2°C 2°C 5°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Friendly Beaches (41.9914°S, 148.2476°E, 13m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:39am EST 6:06am EST 5:58pm EST 6:25pm EST 3:51am EST 12:52pm EST Waning crescent
New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 Last quarter Oct 14 -
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