Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 10:46 AM AEDT on Friday 14 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Styx River:
Flooding is no longer occurring at Bruces Bridge.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Flooding is no longer expected along the River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 3.33 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.10 m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,1.74,steady,10:15 am Fri 14/11/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.72,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/11/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.75,steady,10:15 am Fri 14/11/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.31,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/11/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,3.33,rising,10:15 am Fri 14/11/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,1.08,steady,10:00 am Fri 14/11/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.46,steady,10:10 am Fri 14/11/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,2.11,steady,10:41 am Fri 14/11/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.88,falling,9:00 am Fri 14/11/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.68,falling,10:36 am Fri 14/11/25
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.
Forecast
Lawitta (42.7698°S, 147.0292°E, 2m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Winds W 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon.
Forecast for Lawitta (42.7698°S, 147.0292°E, 2m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 4° 3° 6° 7° 8° 7° 6° Maximum 15° 20° 18° 14° 16° 15° 15° Chance of rain 30% 40% 90% 60% 70% 80% 90% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High High High Very High Very High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - Frost risk Slight Moderate Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lawitta (42.7698°S, 147.0292°E, 2m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:09am EDT 5:41am EDT 8:12pm EDT 8:44pm EDT 2:56am EDT 2:17pm EDT 
Waning crescent
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