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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.
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Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyThis Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments
Flood Watch for Northern Tasmania
Issued at 12:48 pm AEST on Wednesday 1 July 2026
Flood Watch Number: 2
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.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Flood warnings are current for the following catchments, where areas of minor flooding are occurring or forecast: Meander, Macquarie, South Esk and North Esk.
For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 02 July 2026.
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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