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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 10:55 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE NORTH ESK RIVER
Moderate rainfall totals have resulted in river level rises across the North Esk River catchment, however flooding is no longer expected.
Strong and dangerous flows will be a hazard for the next few days.

Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Lower North Esk River
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.62 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.70 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:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,0.97,steady,10:21 am Thu 23/10/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.44,rising,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.62,steady,10:44 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
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 10:08 AM EDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Friday 24 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 23 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Upper East Coast, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 24 October
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EDT Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 10:06 AM AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE MACQUARIE RIVER
River level rises are expected downstream of Morningside, however flooding is no longer expected.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Macquarie River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 1.04 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Ross is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Macquarie River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently at 1.99 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m).

Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Macquarie River.
No observations are currently available for the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor.
The Macquarie River at Above Westmoor is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m).

The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 1.32 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 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:
Tooms River at Tooms Lake,3.32,steady,9:07 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Trefusis,0.96,rising,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,0.23,steady,9:31 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Ross,1.04,steady,9:35 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.20,steady,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake,3.80,steady,10:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake (Downstream),0.15,steady,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Morningside,1.99,rising,9:00 am Thu 23/10/25
Isis River at Barton,1.03,steady,9:56 am Thu 23/10/25
Lake River at Parknook,0.88,steady,9:45 am Thu 23/10/25
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.32,rising,9:45 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 10:17 AM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT FINGAL, LEWIS HILL AND LLEWELLYN FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast across the South Esk catchment from Wednesday into Thursday. The catchment is wet following recent rainfall and river level rises are expected.
Minor flooding is possible along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill from Wednesday evening.
Minor flooding is possible along the South Esk River at Fingal and Llewellyn from Thursday morning.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

St Pauls River:
Minor flooding is possible along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 0.32 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill may reach around the minor flood level (1.70 m) Wednesday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Minor flooding is possible along the South Esk River.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 2.08 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Fingal may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 1.64 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday evening. 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 04:00 PM AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.35,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,0.73,steady,6:45 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Mathinna,0.41,steady,10:00 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Fingal,2.08,steady,9:59 am Wed 22/10/25
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,0.32,steady,9:26 am Wed 22/10/25
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.52,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Llewellyn,1.64,steady,9:45 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Perth,1.80,steady,9:00 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Longford,0.39,steady,10:09 am Wed 22/10/25
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,125.75,falling,9:45 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.