Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 10:22 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LEWIS HILL, FINGAL, PERTH, LONGFORD AND LAKE TREVALLYN
Minor flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill and South Esk River at Fingal, Perth, Longford and Lake Trevallyn.
Flooding has extended into lower Meander around Westwood Bridge, where minor flooding is now easing.
Since 9 am Wednesday no significant rainfall has been observed across the South Esk River catchment. Rainfall totals of up to 15 mm are forecast for the remainder of Thursday, which may cause small renewed river level rises.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.
Inundation of low-lying areas about Westwood Bridge may be a hazard.

St Pauls River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 1.70 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is expected to fall below the minor flood level (1.70 m) Thursday morning.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 4.28 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for most of Thursday and may fall below the minor flood level during Thursday evening. Forecast rainfall may cause small renewed rises and keep river levels elevated during Friday.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 3.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday. Forecast rainfall may cause small renewed rises and keep river levels elevated during Thursday and Friday.

South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth.
The South Esk at Perth is currently at 4.89 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The South Esk at Perth is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.30 m) for most of Thursday and may fall below the minor flood level overnight Thursday into Friday. Forecast rainfall may cause small renewed rises and keep river levels elevated during Friday.

South Esk River - Perth to Longford:
No further flooding is expected along the South Esk River - Perth to Longford.
The South Esk River at Longford is currently at 3.45 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Longford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Thursday and Friday.

South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond peaked at 129.03 metres around 04:00 pm Wednesday 17 August and is currently at 128.72 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond is likely to remain above the minor flood level (128.20 m) during Thursday and into Friday.

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 11:00 am EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.75,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.02,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
South Esk River at Mathinna,0.88,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
South Esk River at Fingal,4.28,Falling,08:19 AM THU 18/08/22
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,1.70,Falling,08:37 AM THU 18/08/22
St Pauls River above Avoca,1.62,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
South Esk River at Llewellyn,3.91,Falling,08:45 AM THU 18/08/22
South Esk River at Perth,4.89,Falling,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
South Esk River at Longford,3.45,Falling,08:28 AM THU 18/08/22
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,128.72,Falling,08:45 AM THU 18/08/22

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

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 01:55 PM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 7

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY FROM THURSDAY ALONG THE NORTH ESK AND ST PATRICKS RIVER
River levels are easing slowly throughout the catchment and on Wednesday afternoon remain below minor flood levels.
In the 24 hours to 1:00 pm Wednesday no significant rainfall has been recorded.
Rainfall totals of 20-50 mm are forecast from Wednesday evening into Thursday, with renewed river level rises expected from overnight Wednesday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

St Patricks River:
Minor flooding is likely along the St Patricks River.
The St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake is currently at 0.93 metres and steady.
With forecast rainfall, the St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake is likely to reach the minor flood level (1.50 m) Thursday afternoon.

Upper North Esk River:
River levels remain elevated in the Upper North Esk River during Wednesday.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is likely along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.42 metres and steady.
With forecast rainfall, the North Esk River at Corra Linn is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.70 m) Thursday morning. Higher levels are possible.

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 Thursday 18 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara Offtake,0.93,Steady,12:58 PM WED 17/08/22
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.35,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/08/22
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.43,Steady,01:40 PM WED 17/08/22

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.