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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 02:24 PM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

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. A moderate flood peak was observed at Fingal around midnight overnight Saturday into Sunday. 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 Southern 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 09:00 pm Saturday 26 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.15 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is expected to fall below the minor flood level (1.70 m) during Monday 28 July.

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 into Sunday 27 July, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.34 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday 28 July.

The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 3.25 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 evening. The river may peak near 4.80 m Monday morning, just below the moderate flood level (5.0 metres).

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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 28 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,1.23,falling,2:00 pm Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.20,steady,4:45 am Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Mathinna,1.24,falling,2:00 pm Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Fingal,5.33,falling,2:09 pm Sun 27/07/25
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,2.15,falling,1:31 pm Sun 27/07/25
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,2.76,steady,2:00 pm Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Llewellyn,3.25,rising,1:45 pm Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Perth,3.02,steady,2:00 pm Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Longford,1.18,rising,2:14 pm Sun 27/07/25
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,127.08,steady,1:45 pm 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, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of South And South East Tasmania
Issued at 11:58 AM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025
Flood Watch Number: 3
AREAS OF FLOODING LIKELY OCCURRING IN SOUTHERN AND SOUTH EAST CATCHMENTS
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING IN THE NORTH EAST

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
Tamar (Launceston)
Ringarooma River
North Coastal Rivers

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Coal, Macquarie, Sth Esk and Nth Esk
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): East Coastal Rivers north of Bicheno, Arthur, Northwest and Central Coastal, Forth, Mersey, Meander, Tamar (Launceston), Ringarooma and Nth Coastal

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 Monday 28 July 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 11:58 AM AEST on Sunday 27 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT CORRA LINN
A minor flood peak was observed along the North Esk River at Corra Linn on Sunday morning.
River levels are beginning to ease along the North Esk River, with minor flooding continuing at North Esk through to Monday morning when river levels are likely to fall below the minor flood level. River levels peaked below the minor flood level along the St Patricks River at Nunamara.
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 1.17 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 peaked at 3.05 m around 07:45 am Sunday 27 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.96 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.70 m) Monday morning.

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 Monday 28 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,1.17,steady,11:24 am Sun 27/07/25
North Esk River at Ballroom,1.69,falling,10:00 am Sun 27/07/25
North Esk River at Corra Linn,2.96,steady,11:20 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.