Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Furneaux Islands, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 06:03 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Furneaux Islands, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 03:29 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MT MORRISTON
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT ROSS OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BELOW LAKE LEAKE
Moderate flooding is occurring in the upper Macquarie River at Mt Morriston. Moderate flooding may extend downstream to Ross overnight Sunday into Monday. Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River below Lake Leake.
In the 24 hours to 3:00 pm Sunday, rainfall totals of 20-50 mm have been recorded in the Macquarie River catchment with an isolated total of 90 mm in the upper Macquarie River catchment around Tooms Lake.
Rainfall totals of up to 10 mm are forecast for the Macquarie River catchment for the remainder of Sunday.

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 2.85 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
A moderate peak (below major flood level 3.00 m) is expected in the Macquarie River at Mount Morriston late Sunday afternoon.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Moderate flooding may occur 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 likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Sunday evening. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (2.50 m) overnight Sunday into 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 0.91 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is likely to remain above the minor flood level for the remainder of Sunday.

Isis River:
River rises are occurring along the Isis River.
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 08:00 pm EST on Sunday 14 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Trefusis,3.88,Rising,02:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,2.85,Rising,03:15 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Ross,1.20,Steady,03:12 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.33,Steady,02:15 PM SUN 14/08/22
Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake,0.91,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Morningside,1.78,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 14/08/22
Isis River at Barton,0.98,Steady,03:18 PM SUN 14/08/22
Lake River at Parknook,1.44,Steady,03:15 PM SUN 14/08/22
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.38,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

Cancellation of
Road Weather Alert for Tasmania

Issued at 01:53 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022

Cancelled road weather alert for the following areas:
Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts
The road weather alert for the Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts has been cancelled, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further alerts will be issued if necessary.

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

No further alerts will be issued for this event.