Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Mersey River
Issued at 11:29 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT KIMBERLEY
River levels peaked below the minor flood level early Thursday morning and flooding is no longer expected.

Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Mersey River around Kimberley
The Mersey River at Kimberley is currently at 1.50 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mersey River at Kimberley is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.40 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:
Mersey River at Liena,1.04,rising,11:15 am Thu 23/10/25
Mersey River at Kimberley,1.50,falling,11:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Mersey River at Shale Road,2.62,steady,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge,1.51,falling,11:14 am Thu 23/10/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 09:54 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT STRATHBRIDGE AND WESTWOOD BRIDGE
River levels at Deloraine peaked around 1.1 m, below the minor flood level (2.0 m). River levels downstream of Deloraine will peak below the minor flood level.

Meander River below Strathbridge:
Flooding no longer expected.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 3.15 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Strathbridge will peak below the minor flood level (5.00 m) Thursday evening. Flooding is no longer expected.

The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 1.95 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge will peak below the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) Friday morning. Flooding is no longer expected.

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:
Meander River at Meander,0.85,falling,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.04,falling,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Meander River at Strathbridge,3.15,rising,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,0.86,falling,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Liffey River at Carrick,0.70,steady,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,1.95,rising,9:42 am Thu 23/10/25

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.