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Riverine Flood
Flood Watch for Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers
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.
Warning details
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS AND AREAS OF FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
A series of fronts and troughs are forecast to cross Tasmania over the next few days through to Saturday, which is likely to bring widespread showers and moderate rainfall totals across much of northern Tasmania.
Recent rainfall has caused creek and river level rises, with flooding across parts of the Flood Watch area. Minor flood warnings are current for the North Esk, South Esk, Meander and Macquarie catchments. Further riverine flooding is possible over the next few days. Localised flooding of rivulets and small creeks is likely in the areas of higher rainfall, as well as ponding in low-lying areas.
Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet from recent rainfall and are likely to respond relatively quickly to further rainfall.
A series of fronts and troughs are forecast to cross Tasmania over the next few days through to Saturday, which is likely to bring widespread showers and moderate rainfall totals across much of northern Tasmania.
Recent rainfall has caused creek and river level rises, with flooding across parts of the Flood Watch area. Minor flood warnings are current for the North Esk, South Esk, Meander and Macquarie catchments. Further riverine flooding is possible over the next few days. Localised flooding of rivulets and small creeks is likely in the areas of higher rainfall, as well as ponding in low-lying areas.
Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet from recent rainfall and are likely to respond relatively quickly to further rainfall.
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.
* 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.
Areas affected
Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers, Arthur River, Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers, Mersey River, Meander River, Macquarie River, South Esk River, North Esk River, Tamar (Launceston), Ringarooma River, North Coastal Rivers
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 12:42pm Thu 2 Jul AEST · Flood Watch for Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers
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