Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Moderate Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 07:59 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 4

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MT MORRISTON
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT ROSS OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BELOW LAKE LEAKE AND LIKELY TO EXTEND TO MORNINGSIDE DURING MONDAY
Moderate flooding is occurring in the upper Macquarie River at Mt Morriston and is likely to extend downstream to Ross overnight Sunday into Monday. Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River below Lake Leake and is likely to develop along the Macquarie River at Morningside during Monday.
In the 24 hours to 7:00 pm Sunday, rainfall totals of 30-60 mm have been recorded in the Macquarie River catchment with an isolated total of 100 mm in the upper Macquarie River catchment around Tooms Lake.
Rainfall totals of 5-10 mm are forecast for the Macquarie River catchment overnight Sunday into Monday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

Macquarie River above Mt Morriston:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River above Mt Morriston.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston peaked at 2.85 metres around 04:00 pm Sunday 14 August and is currently at 2.73 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (2.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 1.20 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Ross is expected to exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Sunday evening. The river level is likely to reach the moderate flood level (2.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday and may peak near 3.00 metres Monday morning, with moderate flooding.

Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River.
There are no available observations for Lake Leake, however Lake Leake is likely to be spilling.

The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is currently at 0.98 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is expected to remain above the minor flood level (0.8 m) overnight Sunday and into Monday.

Isis River:
River rises are occurring along the Isis River.
Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently at 2.48 metres and rising.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is likely to reach the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Monday.

Lake River:
River rises are occurring along the Lake River.

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:00 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Trefusis,3.87,Falling,06:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,2.73,Falling,06:40 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Ross,1.20,Steady,06:12 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.33,Steady,06:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake,0.98,Steady,06:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Morningside,2.48,Rising,06:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Isis River at Barton,1.07,Steady,06:48 PM SUN 14/08/22
Lake River at Parknook,1.56,Rising,06:45 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.40,Steady,06:45 PM SUN 14/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 04:29 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING MAY DEVELOP AT CORRA LINN DURING SUNDAY EVENING
Minor flooding may develop along the North Esk River at Corra Linn during Sunday evening.
In the 24 hours to 5:00 pm Sunday, rainfall totals of 10-35mm have been recorded in the North Esk River catchment. Up to 5 mm rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday.

St Patricks River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the St Patricks River.
The St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake is currently at 1.00 metres and steady approaching a peak below minor flood level.
The St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake is likely to remain below the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

Upper North Esk River:
River levels remain elevated along the Upper North Esk River during Sunday afternoon.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding may develop along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.58 metres and rising, below minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is likely to peak near the minor flood level (2.70 m) Sunday evening.

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:30 am EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake,1.00,Steady,03:58 PM SUN 14/08/22
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.10,Rising,08:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.58,Rising,03:52 PM SUN 14/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 04:07 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
for the period until midnight EST Monday 15 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Sunday 14 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Channel, Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast and Central West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Derwent Estuary, Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay and Storm Bay

Wind Warnings for Monday 15 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
East of Flinders Island
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:00 am EST Monday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 03:55 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT LEWIS HILL AND FINGAL
Moderate flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill and South Esk River at Fingal. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Llewellyn during Sunday evening.
In the 24 hours to 3:00 pm Sunday, rainfall totals of up to 88 mm have been observed across the South Esk River catchment.
Rainfall totals of 10-20 mm are forecast for the South Esk River catchment for the remainder of Sunday.

Break O'Day River:
River rises are occurring along the Break O'Day River during Sunday.
South Esk River above Fingal:
River rises are occurring along the South Esk River above Fingal during Sunday.
St Pauls River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 3.05 metres and approaching a moderate peak.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (2.60 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 5.33 metres and rising with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal may peak near 5.80 metres Sunday evening. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 2.65 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river level may reach around 4.50 metres Monday morning.

Nile River:
River levels are elevated along the Nile River during Sunday.

Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au.
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:00 pm EST on Sunday 14 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,2.49,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.49,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
South Esk River at Mathinna,2.01,Rising,03:45 PM SUN 14/08/22
South Esk River at Fingal,5.38,Rising,03:50 PM SUN 14/08/22
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,3.05,Steady,03:21 PM SUN 14/08/22
St Pauls River above Avoca,1.45,Rising,02:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
South Esk River at Llewellyn,2.65,Rising,03:15 PM SUN 14/08/22
South Esk River at Perth,2.37,Steady,02:15 PM SUN 14/08/22
South Esk River at Longford,0.68,Steady,03:28 PM SUN 14/08/22
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,126.69,Steady,03:15 PM SUN 14/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For North East And South East Catchments
Issued at 11:42 AM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
By the Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING MAY DEVELOP IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA DURING SUNDAY

A low pressure system sits offshore, to the northeast of the State, directing an east to southeasterly airstream over Tasmania. The low is expected to slowly move over northeastern Tasmania today, then remain over or near eastern Tasmania on Monday before moving away to the east during Tuesday.
Catchments are relatively wet across the flood watch area and rivers will be responsive to the observed and forecast rainfall.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday, rainfall totals of 15-80 mm have been observed in the flood watch area with an isolated total of 108 mm at Mt Wellington.
Widespread 24 hour rainfall totals averaging 30-50 mm are likely about the south and east over the flood watch area during Sunday, with isolated higher totals of 60-80 mm possible.
River rises have been observed in the flood watch area. Minor flooding is likely to develop during Sunday.
Significant localised flooding is also expected in areas that receive heavy rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Coastal Rivers (north of Bicheno)
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers
Channel Coastal Rivers (South East Cape to Gordon)
Derwent River
Coal River
East Coastal Rivers (south of Bicheno)
South East
North Esk River
South Esk River
Macquarie River
Huon River
Jordan River

Flood warnings are current for: North Esk River, South Esk River, Macquarie River, Jordan River and Huon River.

Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning. The Bureau of Meteorology does not provide a flood warning service for all of the catchments covered by this flood watch. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
For the latest warnings see www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts

Flood Safety Advice:
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Monday 15 August 2022.