Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mersey River
Issued at 02:21 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KIMBERLEY OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Moderate rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the Wednesday across the Mersey River catchment, which may cause minor flooding at Kimberly overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley:
Minor flooding is possible along Mersey River
The Mersey River at Kimberley is currently at 0.94 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mersey River at Kimberley may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mersey River at Liena,0.60,rising,1:45 pm Wed 22/10/25
Mersey River at Kimberley,0.94,steady,2:00 pm Wed 22/10/25
Mersey River at Shale Road,1.53,steady,1:00 pm Wed 22/10/25
Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge,1.12,falling,2:12 pm Wed 22/10/25

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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 01:17 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STRATHBRIDGE AND WESTWOOD BRIDGE FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall combined with relatively wet catchments is forecast to cause river level rises across the Meander River. River levels may reach the minor flood level at Strathbridge from Thursday afternoon, and at Westwood Bridge early Friday morning.

Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding may develop along the Meander River below Strathbridge from Thursday afternoon.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 1.36 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Strathbridge may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Thursday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 1.18 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) early Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,0.84,rising,1:00 pm Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,0.75,rising,12:30 pm Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Strathbridge,1.36,steady,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,0.59,rising,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Liffey River at Carrick,0.26,rising,11:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,1.18,steady,12:49 pm Wed 22/10/25

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, Australia

Flood Watch For The River Derwent, Northern And North East Catchments, And Parts Of Western Tasmania
Issued at 12:09 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE WEDNESDAY, ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM THURSDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
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
Macquarie River
South Esk River
North Esk River
Tamar (Launceston)
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Macquarie, South Esk and North Esk

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:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:46 AM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ROSS, MORNINGSIDE, ABOVE WESTMOOR AND CRESSY PUMPS FROM THURSDAY MORNING WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Widespread moderate rainfall totals are forecast across the Macquarie River catchment for the remainder of Wednesday. River level rises are likely and minor flooding is possible along the Macquarie River from Thursday morning.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Macquarie River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 0.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Ross may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Macquarie River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently at 1.27 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Morningside may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) Thursday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Minor flooding is possible along the Macquarie River.
No observations are currently available for the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor.
The Macquarie River at Above Westmoor may exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 1.10 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tooms River at Tooms Lake,3.30,steady,9:07 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Trefusis,0.56,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,0.23,steady,9:30 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Ross,0.90,steady,9:35 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake,3.74,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake (Downstream),0.15,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Morningside,1.27,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
Isis River at Barton,0.37,steady,9:41 am Wed 22/10/25
Lake River at Parknook,0.38,steady,9:15 am Wed 22/10/25
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.10,steady,9:15 am Wed 22/10/25

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.