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Advisory
Riverine Flood
Flood Warning for Lake River
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated — read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Minor Flood Warning for the Macquarie River
From 1:36pm Thu 2 Jul to 4:36pm Fri 3 Jul
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CRESSY PUMPS FROM OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT ABOVE WESTMOOR
Moderate rainfall totals have been recorded across parts of the Macquarie River catchment over the past few days which has resulted in river level rises. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment through to Friday morning, which may cause renewed river level rises. Minor flooding is possible at Cressy Pumps from overnight Thursday into Friday and is estimated to be occurring at Above Westmoor.
- River levels are elevated along the Lake River at Parknook. — Lake River
- River levels are elevated along Brumbys Creek. — Brumbys Creek
- Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor and is possible at Cressy Pumps. — Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford, Macquarie River at Above Westmoor, Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps
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.
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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