Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 11:03 AM AEST on Wednesday 27 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT CORRA LINN FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Significant rainfall totals up to 49 mm have been recorded across the North Esk River catchment in the last 24 hours to 10 am Wednesday, which caused river level rises along the North Esk River and its tributaries. Showers are forecast for the remainder of Wednesday which may cause further river level rises.

Upper North Esk River:
River levels are rising in the Upper North Esk River and its tributaries.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is likely along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn from Wednesday afternoon.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.63 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is likely to reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river may remain around the minor flood level (2.70 m) 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 11:30 AM AEST on Thursday 28 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,1.10,steady,10:48 am Wed 27/08/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.25,rising,8:00 am Wed 27/08/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.63,rising,10:53 am Wed 27/08/25

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 10:12 AM EST on Wednesday 27 August 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 28 August 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 27 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, South East Coast, South West Coast and Central West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Upper East Coast and Lower East Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 28 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Banks Strait and Franklin Sound, East of Flinders Island, Lower East Coast, South East Coast and South West Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Upper East Coast and Central West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Wednesday.
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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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