Local Weather

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania

Issued at 05:00 AM EST on Sunday 27 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 27 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 27 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South East Coast and South West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Lower East Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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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, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 09:05 PM AEST on Saturday 26 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT FINGAL AND LIKELY AT LEWIS HILL FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LLEWELLYN SUNDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the South Esk catchment during Saturday. This has caused moderate flooding along the South Esk River at Fingal. Minor flooding may develop further downstream at Llewellyn from Sunday morning. Along the St Pauls River, moderate flooding is possible at Lewis Hill overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainfall is expected to ease across the South Esk River catchment into Sunday.
A flood watch is current for North and South East Tasmania.

Break O'Day River:
River level rises are occurring along the Break O'Day River.
South Esk River above Fingal:
River level rises are occurring along the South Esk River above Fingal.
St Pauls River:
Moderate flooding is likely along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 2.55 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill may reach around the moderate flood level (2.60 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 5.28 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal may reach around 5.60 m overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 2.36 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday morning.

Nile River:
River level rises are occurring 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 06:00 AM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,2.28,falling,8:15 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.42,falling,6:45 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Mathinna,1.91,steady,9:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Fingal,5.28,rising,8:59 pm Sat 26/07/25
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,2.55,rising,8:49 pm Sat 26/07/25
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.84,steady,6:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Llewellyn,2.36,rising,8:45 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Perth,2.37,steady,8:00 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Longford,0.70,steady,8:19 pm Sat 26/07/25
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,126.82,steady,8:45 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.