Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Moderate Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 02:13 PM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MT MORRISTON, ROSS AND MORNINGSIDE
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BELOW LAKE LEAKE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CRESSY PUMPS TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate flooding is occurring in the upper Macquarie River, extending to Morningside. Minor flooding is expected to develop downstream at Cressy Pumps from Tuesday afternoon. Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River below Lake Leake.
In the 48 hours to 1:00 pm Monday, rainfall totals of up to 70 mm have been recorded in the Macquarie River catchment.
Further rainfall totals of 5-10 mm are forecast for the Macquarie River catchment for the remainder of 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 is currently at 2.33 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (2.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river level may fall below the moderate flood level (2.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 2.77 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Ross is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (2.50 m) for the remainder of Monday.

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 1.19 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is expected to remain above the minor flood level during Monday.

Isis River:
River levels are elevated along the Isis River.
Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Moderate flooding is expected along the Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently peaking around 5.61 metres, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) during Monday. The river level may fall below the moderate flood level (5.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Lake River:
River levels are now easing along the Lake River.
Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 1.90 metres and rising.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.

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 10:30 am EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Trefusis,3.35,Steady,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,2.33,Falling,01:45 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Ross,2.78,Falling,01:31 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Fosterville,3.55,Steady,12:15 PM MON 15/08/22
Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake,1.20,Steady,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Morningside,5.61,Steady,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Isis River at Barton,1.15,Steady,01:43 PM MON 15/08/22
Lake River at Parknook,1.85,Steady,01:45 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.90,Rising,01:45 PM MON 15/08/22

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 Jordan River
Issued at 09:56 AM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MAURICETON
Minor flooding is occurring along the Jordan River at Mauriceton.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Monday, rainfall totals of 15 to 20 mm have been recorded in the Jordan River catchment. Rainfall totals of 5-10 mm are forecast for the remainder of Monday.

Jordan River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Jordan River.

No readings are currently available for The Jordan River at Mauriceton. The last reading was 0.57 metres and rising at 9:30 am on Sunday. However, the current river level is expected to be above the minor flood level.
The Jordan River at Mauriceton may peak near 1.40 metres Monday morning (minor flood level 0.9 m).

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 10:00 am EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Jordan River at Mauriceton,0.00,Steady,Not Available

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.