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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River And Minor Flood Warning For The St Pauls River
Issued at 05:38 AM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT FINGAL
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT LEWIS HILL
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LLEWELLYN SUNDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the South Esk catchment during Saturday which has caused river level rises, with moderate flooding at Fingal. Minor flooding may develop further downstream at Llewellyn from Sunday evening. Along the St Pauls River, minor flooding is easing at Lewis Hill.
A flood watch is current for North and South East Tasmania.

Break O'Day River:
River levels are elevated along the Break O'Day River.
South Esk River above Fingal:
River levels are elevated along the South Esk River above Fingal.
St Pauls River:
Minor flooding is easing along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill peaked at 2.55 m around 9:00 pm Saturday 26 July, near the moderate flood level (2.60 m). The river is currently at 2.40 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is expected to remain above the minor flood level (1.70 m) during Sunday.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River.
The South Esk River at Fingal peaked at 5.55 m around midnight Saturday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.52 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) during Sunday.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 2.51 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday evening.

Nile River:
River levels are elevated along the Nile River.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,1.65,falling,4:00 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.23,steady,2:45 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Mathinna,1.51,falling,5:16 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Fingal,5.52,steady,5:29 am Sun 27/07/25
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,2.40,falling,4:39 am Sun 27/07/25
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.90,steady,4:00 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Llewellyn,2.51,steady,5:15 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Perth,2.55,rising,4:00 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Longford,0.87,steady,5:24 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,126.92,steady,5:15 am Sun 27/07/25

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, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 09:37 PM AEST on Saturday 26 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

A MINOR FLOOD PEAK IS LIKELY AT CORRA LINN OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Moderate rainfall has been observed since Friday night in the North Esk catchment which has led to river level rises and minor flooding. Showers are possible for the remainder of Saturday night and into Sunday, however, further flooding is not expected.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North and South East Tasmania

St Patricks River:
River levels are elevated along the St Patricks River.
The St Patricks River at Nunamara is currently at 1.21 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The St Patricks River at Nunamara is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

Upper North Esk River:
Elevated river levels are likely occurring along the Upper North Esk River.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.95 m and steady, above the minor flood level (2.70 m).
The North Esk River at Corra Linn may peak near 3.30 m overnight Saturday into Sunday, with minor flooding.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,1.21,steady,9:24 pm Sat 26/07/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.45,steady,6:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.95,steady,9:25 pm Sat 26/07/25

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, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of North And South East Tasmania
Issued at 01:17 PM AEST on Saturday 26 July 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING IN THE NORTH EAST
FURTHER AREAS OF MINOR FLOODING LIKELY FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON, WITH ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Coastal Rivers (north of Bicheno)
East Coastal Rivers (south of Bicheno)
Coal River
South East
Huon River
Channel Coastal Rivers (South East Cape to Gordon)
Arthur River
Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers
Forth River
Mersey River
Meander River
Macquarie River
South Esk River
North Esk River
Tamar (Launceston)
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers

Flood warnings are current for the North Esk River catchment and parts of the South Esk River catchment.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025.