Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 11:25 AM AEDT on Monday 13 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 7
RIVER LEVELS MAY REMAIN AROUND THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Following a peak over the weekend, river levels remain elevated around the minor flood level below Meadowbank Dam.
Light showers are forecast across the catchment from Tuesday into Wednesday, but are not expected to cause significant renewed rises at this stage.
Styx River:
River levels continue to slowly fall along the Styx River.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 3.91 m and steady, just below the minor flood level.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam may remain around the minor flood level (4.10 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.
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 Tuesday 14 October 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,2.20,steady,10:45 am Mon 13/10/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.93,steady,10:30 am Mon 13/10/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.85,steady,10:45 am Mon 13/10/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.09,steady,11:00 am Mon 13/10/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,3.92,steady,10:45 am Mon 13/10/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,0.91,steady,11:00 am Mon 13/10/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.28,steady,11:13 am Mon 13/10/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,2.57,steady,10:36 am Mon 13/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,3.06,steady,11:00 am Mon 13/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.98,rising,11:14 am Mon 13/10/25
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.
Forecast
Savage River (41.5124°S, 145.2152°E, 322m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds N/NW 25 to 35 km/h turning W 35 to 55 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.
Forecast for Savage River (41.5124°S, 145.2152°E, 322m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 7° 9° 7° 8° 5° 7° 10° Maximum 12° 13° 17° 10° 12° 14° 11° Chance of rain 80% 80% 80% 80% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm < 1mm 10-20mm 5-10mm UV index High High High Moderate High Very High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate High Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 18
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(km/h)Wind direction W W W W ENE NNW WSW W WSW WNW N NW WNW WNW Relative humidity 89% 64% 86% 68% 76% 74% 81% 64% 69% 52% 73% 81% 87% 78% Dew point 8°C 6°C 8°C 8°C 10°C 12°C 5°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 8°C 10°C 9°C 7°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Savage River (41.5124°S, 145.2152°E, 322m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:05am EDT 6:33am EDT 7:38pm EDT 8:07pm EDT 3:00am EDT 11:59am EDT 
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Last quarter Oct 14 New moon Oct 21 First quarter Oct 30 Full moon Nov 06 -
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