Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Final Flood Watch For The River Derwent, Northern And North East Catchments, And Parts Of Western Tasmania
Issued at 11:29 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

East Coastal Rivers (north of Bicheno)
Derwent River
Pieman River
Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers
Arthur River
Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers
Forth River
Mersey River
Meander River
Tamar (Launceston)
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): East Coastal, Derwent, Pieman, Nelson Bay Coastal, Arthur, Northwest and Central Coastal, Forth, Mersey, Meander, Tamar, Ringarooma and North Coastal.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.