Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania

Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 03:24 PM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT LEWIS HILL, FINGAL AND LLEWELLYN
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT PERTH DURING TUESDAY
Moderate flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill and South Esk River at Fingal and Llewellyn. Minor flooding is likely at Perth during Tuesday.
In the 24 hours to 2:00 pm Monday, rainfall totals of 10-70 mm were observed across the South Esk River catchment.
Rainfall totals up to 5 mm are forecast for the South Esk River catchment for the remainder of Monday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

Break O'Day River:
River levels are easing along the Break O'Day River.
South Esk River above Fingal:
River levels are easing along the South Esk River above Fingal.
St Pauls River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill peaked at 3.23 metres around 11:00 pm Sunday 14 August and is currently at 2.75 metres and steady, with moderate flooding.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (2.60 m) during Monday. The river level is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (2.60 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn.
The South Esk River at Fingal peaked at 6.33 metres around 11:00 am Monday 15 August and is currently at 6.28 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal is expected to remain above the moderate flood level for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently peaking around 7.67 metres, with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.

Nile River:
River levels are easing along the Nile River.
South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth:
Minor flooding is likely along the South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth.
The South Esk at Perth is currently at 3.67 metres and steady.
The South Esk at Perth is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.30 m) during Tuesday.

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 Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,1.74,Falling,02:00 PM MON 15/08/22
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.55,Rising,02:00 PM MON 15/08/22
South Esk River at Mathinna,2.53,Falling,02:39 PM MON 15/08/22
South Esk River at Fingal,6.28,Falling,02:25 PM MON 15/08/22
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,2.75,Steady,02:21 PM MON 15/08/22
St Pauls River above Avoca,4.86,Steady,02:00 PM MON 15/08/22
South Esk River at Llewellyn,7.67,Steady,02:45 PM MON 15/08/22
South Esk River at Perth,3.67,Steady,02:00 PM MON 15/08/22
South Esk River at Longford,1.48,Steady,01:28 PM MON 15/08/22
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,126.97,Steady,02:45 PM MON 15/08/22

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 02:13 PM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MT MORRISTON, ROSS AND MORNINGSIDE
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BELOW LAKE LEAKE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CRESSY PUMPS TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate flooding is occurring in the upper Macquarie River, extending to Morningside. Minor flooding is expected to develop downstream at Cressy Pumps from Tuesday afternoon. Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River below Lake Leake.
In the 48 hours to 1:00 pm Monday, rainfall totals of up to 70 mm have been recorded in the Macquarie River catchment.
Further rainfall totals of 5-10 mm are forecast for the Macquarie River catchment for the remainder of Monday.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.

Macquarie River above Mt Morriston:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River above Mt Morriston.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston is currently at 2.33 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (2.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river level may fall below the moderate flood level (2.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 2.77 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Ross is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (2.50 m) for the remainder of Monday.

Elizabeth River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Elizabeth River.
There are no available observations for Lake Leake, however Lake Leake is likely to be spilling.

The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is currently at 1.19 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Elizabeth River below Lake Leake is expected to remain above the minor flood level during Monday.

Isis River:
River levels are elevated along the Isis River.
Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River:
Moderate flooding is expected along the Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently peaking around 5.61 metres, with moderate flooding.
The Macquarie River at Morningside is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) during Monday. The river level may fall below the moderate flood level (5.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Lake River:
River levels are now easing along the Lake River.
Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 1.90 metres and rising.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.

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 10:30 am EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Macquarie River at Trefusis,3.35,Steady,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,2.33,Falling,01:45 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Ross,2.78,Falling,01:31 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Fosterville,3.55,Steady,12:15 PM MON 15/08/22
Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake,1.20,Steady,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Morningside,5.61,Steady,12:00 PM MON 15/08/22
Isis River at Barton,1.15,Steady,01:43 PM MON 15/08/22
Lake River at Parknook,1.85,Steady,01:45 PM MON 15/08/22
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,1.90,Rising,01:45 PM MON 15/08/22

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
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For North East And South East Catchments
Issued at 11:51 AM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
By the Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 4
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA DURING MONDAY

Showery conditions will continue during Monday, then ease Tuesday as a low pressure system moves away to the southeast.
Catchments are relatively wet across the flood watch area and rivers are responsive to rainfall.
In the 24 hours to 11:00 am Monday, rainfall totals of 5-40 mm have been observed in the flood watch area.
Further rainfall totals of 5-15 mm are forecast for the remainder of Monday.
River levels are rising and will remain elevated across the flood watch area during Monday.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Coastal Rivers (north of Bicheno)
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers
Channel Coastal Rivers (South East Cape to Gordon)
Derwent River
East Coastal Rivers (south of Bicheno)
South East
Coal River

Flood warnings are current for: North Esk River, South Esk River, Macquarie River, Jordan River and Coal River.

Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning. The Bureau of Meteorology does not provide a flood warning service for all of the catchments covered by this flood watch. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
For the latest warnings see www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts

Flood Safety Advice:
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 16 August 2022.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Furneaux Islands, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts

Issued at 06:03 PM EST on Sunday 14 August 2022

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Furneaux Islands, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.