Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania Final Flood Warning For The Forth River Issued at 06:35 AM EST on Tuesday 03 September 2024 by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart Flood Warning Number: 6 NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED ALONG FORTH RIVER BELOW WILMOT Moderate to heavy rainfall over the past few days has caused minor flooding along the Forth River, which has now eased below the minor flood level during Tuesday morning. A chance of light showers remains during Tuesday but this is not expected to significantly affect river levels. Forth River above Paloona Dam: No further flooding is expected in the Forth River above Paloona Dam. Wilmot River: No further flooding is expected in the Wilmot River. Lower Forth River below Paloona Dam: No further flooding is expected in the Lower Forth River below Paloona Dam. The Forth River below Wilmot is currently at 4.20 metres and falling, below the minor flood level. The Forth River below Wilmot is expected to continue easing and remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m). Flood Safety Advice: SES Flood Warnings can be found at www.TasALERT.com Flood and storm safety 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: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Wilmot River above Forth River,2.63,Falling,06:15 AM TUE 03/09/24 Forth River below Wilmot,4.20,Falling,06:15 AM TUE 03/09/24 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.