Forecast

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 11:51 AM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
By the Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 4
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA DURING MONDAY

Showery conditions will continue during Monday, then ease Tuesday as a low pressure system moves away to the southeast.
Catchments are relatively wet across the flood watch area and rivers are responsive to rainfall.
In the 24 hours to 11:00 am Monday, rainfall totals of 5-40 mm have been observed in the flood watch area.
Further rainfall totals of 5-15 mm are forecast for the remainder of Monday.
River levels are rising and will remain elevated across the flood watch area during Monday.

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
East Coastal Rivers (south of Bicheno)
South East
Coal River

Flood warnings are current for: North Esk River, South Esk River, Macquarie River, Jordan River and Coal 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 Tuesday 16 August 2022.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Moderate Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 08:36 AM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AT MORNINGSIDE MONDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MT MORRISTON AND ROSS
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BELOW LAKE LEAKE AND MORNINGSIDE DURING MONDAY
Moderate flooding is occurring in the upper Macquarie River and expected to extend downstream to Morningside Monday morning. Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River below Lake Leake.
In the 24 hours to 8:00 am Monday, rainfall totals of 10-55 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 peaked at 2.85 metres around 04:00 pm Sunday 14 August and is currently at 2.60 metres and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (2.00 m) during Monday.

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 peaking around 2.80 metres, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Ross is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (2.50 m) during 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 at 5.32 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is expected to reach the moderate flood level (5.50 m) Monday morning. The river level may peak near 5.60 metres Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible.

Lake River:
Strong river rises are occurring along the Lake River, with Minor Flooding at Parknook.
Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Minor flooding may occur along the Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 1.63 metres and steady.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Tuesday.

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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Trefusis,3.69,Steady,06:00 AM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,2.58,Steady,08:09 AM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Ross,2.80,Steady,08:12 AM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Fosterville,2.61,Rising,06:00 AM MON 15/08/22
Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake,1.19,Steady,06:00 AM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Morningside,5.32,Rising,08:00 AM MON 15/08/22
Isis River at Barton,1.19,Steady,07:27 AM MON 15/08/22
Lake River at Parknook,2.00,Steady,08:15 AM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.67,Steady,08:15 AM 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

Final Flood Warning For The Huon River
Issued at 05:19 AM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
By Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart
Flood Watch Number: 4

LOCATIONS ALONG THE HUON RIVER HAVE FALLEN BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVELS.
Locations along the Huon River peaked on Sunday evening and have fallen below the minor flood level.
Showers are forecast for the next few days which may keep river levels elevated as the Huon River catchment is saturated.

Huon River above Tahune:
River levels along the Huon River at Harrisons Opening peaked on Sunday evening and is currently below the minor flood level and falling.
Picton River:
River levels along the Picton River have peaked on Sunday evening and are falling.
Huon River - Tahune to Judbury:
No further flooding is expected in the Huon River - Tahune to Judbury.
The Huon River at Tahune Bridge peaked at 5.01 metres around 07:00 pm Sunday 14 August and is currently at 2.60 metres (below minor) and falling.

The Huon River at Judbury peaked at 4.45 metres around 09:00 pm Sunday 14 August and is currently at 3.38 metres (below minor) and falling.

Huon River around Huonville:
No further flooding is expected in the Huon River around Huonville.
The Huon River at Huonville is currently at 2.40 metres below the minor flood level and peaking on the high tide.

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Huon River at Harrisons Opening,2.45,Falling,05:07 AM MON 15/08/22
Huon River at Tahune Bridge,2.60,Falling,05:11 AM MON 15/08/22
Huon River at Judbury,3.38,Falling,04:00 AM MON 15/08/22
Huon River at Huonville,2.40,Steady,04:19 AM 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

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

Initial Flood Warning For The Coal River
Issued at 12:51 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

AREAS OF FLOODING MAY DEVELOP ALONG THE COAL RIVER DURING SUNDAY
River rises are likely along the Coal River during Sunday.
In the 24 hours to 9:00am Sunday, rainfall totals of 20-55 mm have been recorded in the Coal River catchment. Widespread rainfall totals of up to 5mm are forecast for the remainder of Sunday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

Coal River:
River rises are likely along the Coal River at Richmond during Sunday.
High river levels may continue along the Coal River for several days.

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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 15 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Coal River below Craigbourne Dam,0.65,Rising,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
White Kangaroo Rivulet at Coal River Junction,1.26,Rising,10:00 AM SUN 14/08/22
Coal River at Richmond,0.24,Rising,10:00 AM 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.