Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The River Derwent Issued at 11:29 AM AEDT on Wednesday 15 October 2025 Flood Warning Number: 9 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM River levels continue easing along the River Derwent, below the minor flood level at Below Meadowbank Dam. Showers are forecast into the weekend, with small renewed river level rises below the minor flood level possible. The situation will be closely monitored, and warnings issued as required. River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam: River levels easing along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam. The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 2.64 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.10 m) during Wednesday and Thursday. With forecast rainfall, small renewed rises are possible. 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,1.92,steady,11:15 am Wed 15/10/25 Ouse River at Ashton,0.72,steady,11:00 am Wed 15/10/25 Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.76,steady,11:15 am Wed 15/10/25 Clyde River at Bothwell,0.10,steady,11:00 am Wed 15/10/25 Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,2.64,rising,11:15 am Wed 15/10/25 Tyenna River at Newbury,0.75,steady,11:00 am Wed 15/10/25 Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.25,steady,11:12 am Wed 15/10/25 Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,1.85,falling,11:05 am Wed 15/10/25 Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.52,falling,11:00 am Wed 15/10/25 Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.57,falling,11:09 am Wed 15/10/25 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.