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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Flood Warning For The Coal River
Issued at 05:47 PM AEST on Saturday 26 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS EXPECTED ALONG THE COAL RIVER
River level rises and areas of flooding are expected along the Coal River following rainfall during Saturday. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday.

Coal River:
River level rises have been observed along the Coal River at White Kangaroo Rivulet. River levels may remain elevated into Sunday.

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 02:30 PM AEST on Monday 28 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Coal River at Below Craigbourne Dam,0.07,steady,4:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
Coal River at White Kangaroo Rivulet,0.18,steady,4:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
Coal River at Richmond,0.10,steady,4:00 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.