Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 11:44 AM AEDT on Tuesday 14 October 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

RIVER LEVELS MAY REMAIN AROUND THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
Following a peak over the weekend, river levels remain elevated around the minor flood level at Below Meadowbank Dam.
Light showers are forecast across the catchment during Tuesday and Wednesday, but are not expected to cause significant renewed rises at this stage.

River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 3.01 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam may remain around the minor flood level (4.10 m) for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.

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 Wednesday 15 October 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,2.05,steady,11:15 am Tue 14/10/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.81,steady,11:00 am Tue 14/10/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.80,steady,11:15 am Tue 14/10/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.11,steady,11:00 am Tue 14/10/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,2.95,falling,11:15 am Tue 14/10/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,0.81,steady,11:00 am Tue 14/10/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.18,steady,11:13 am Tue 14/10/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,2.04,steady,11:10 am Tue 14/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.62,falling,11:00 am Tue 14/10/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.83,steady,11:29 am Tue 14/10/25

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:38 am Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

Damaging winds developing about elevated terrain and lee slopes in the south from late this evening.

Weather Situation
A burst of westerlies over the south of the state will interact with topography and drive damaging winds about peaks and lee slopes late this evening and during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East
DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are possible for elevated peaks and lee slopes in the southern parts of the state from late this evening and into Wednesday morning.
Winds are expected to ease by late Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Geeveston, Dover and Huonville.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:38 am Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

Damaging winds developing about elevated terrain and lee slopes in the south from late this evening.

Weather Situation
A burst of westerlies over the south of the state will interact with topography and drive damaging winds about peaks and lee slopes late this evening and during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Western, Upper Derwent Valley and South East
DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are possible for elevated peaks and lee slopes in the southern parts of the state from late this evening and into Wednesday morning.
Winds are expected to ease by late Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Geeveston, Dover and Huonville.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.