Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 09:57 AM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STRATHBRIDGE FRIDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WESTWOOD BRIDGE
The lower Meander River around Westwood Bridge is steady with minor flooding, caused by floodwater from the South Esk River.
Rainfall totals of 5-10 mm have been observed in the Meander catchment in the 24 hours to 9 am Friday.
Rainfall totals of up to 10 mm are forecast for the remainder of Friday.
Inundation of low-lying areas about Westwood Bridge may be a hazard.

Meander River above Deloraine:
Forecast rainfall is expected to cause renewed river level rises during Friday and into Saturday.
The Meander River at Meander peaked below the minor flood level Thursday evening and is currently at 1.58 metres and falling.

Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge:
Forecast rainfall is expected to cause renewed river level rises during Friday and into Saturday.
The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge peaked below the minor flood level Friday morning and is currently at 1.50 metres and steady.

Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding is likely along the Meander River below Strathbridge.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 3.62 metres and rising, below minor flood level.
The Meander River at Strathbridge may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday evening.

The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 4.38 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday.

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 10:00 am EST on Saturday 20 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,1.58,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.50,Steady,09:15 AM FRI 19/08/22
Meander River at Strathbridge,3.62,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,4.38,Steady,09:05 AM FRI 19/08/22
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,2.15,Falling,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Liffey River at Carrick,1.17,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22

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.