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Riverine Flood

Minor Flood Warning for Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley and Mersey River at Kimberley

Issued
12:14pm Wed 19 Aug AEST
Applies from
12:14pm Wed 19 Aug AEST 10.5h ago
Applies until
3:14pm Thu 20 Aug AEST in 16.5h

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Mersey River

From 12:14pm Wed 19 Aug to 3:14pm Thu 20 Aug

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KIMBERLEY OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY

Moderate rainfall is forecast over parts of the Mersey River catchment during the remainder of Wednesday. This rainfall is likely to result in river level rises. Minor flooding is possible at Kimberley overnight Wednesday into Thursday with forecast rainfall.

The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

  • Minor flooding is possible along the Mersey River at Kimberley. — Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley, Mersey River at Kimberley

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 Thursday 20 August 2026.

Forecast for places in this area

Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).

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