Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 10:55 AM AEST on Wednesday 10 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5
NO FURTHER FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN THE MEANDER RIVER CATCHMENT ONCE THE RIVER AT STRATHBRIDGE FALLS BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS
The Meander River at strathbridge is expected to fall below the minor flood level in the next few hours. Elsewhere in the catchment river levels are below minor flood levels and falling.
Strong and dangerous flows will be a hazard in the Meander River catchment for the next few days.
Meander River below Strathbridge:
The river level along the Meander River at Strathbridge is expected to fall below the minor flood level in next few hours.
The Meander River at Strathbridge peaked at 5.70 m around 01:15 pm Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 5.03 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is expected to fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) in the next few hours.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge peaked at 3.98 m AHD around 09:15 pm Tuesday, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 3.80 m AHD and falling.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD).
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:
Meander River at Meander,1.29,steady,10:00 am Wed 10/09/25
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.18,steady,10:00 am Wed 10/09/25
Meander River at Strathbridge,5.03,falling,10:00 am Wed 10/09/25
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,0.99,steady,10:00 am Wed 10/09/25
Liffey River at Carrick,0.75,steady,10:00 am Wed 10/09/25
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,3.78,falling,10:39 am Wed 10/09/25
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.
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