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Riverine Flood

Flood Watch for Derwent 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.

Issued
1:15pm Thu 3 Sep AEST
Applies from
1:15pm Thu 3 Sep AEST 5.1h ago
Applies until
7:15pm Fri 4 Sep AEST in 1 day

IDT20625

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments

Initial Flood Watch for parts of the North, North East and North West catchments and the River Derwent

Issued at 1:15 pm AEST on Thursday 3 September 2026

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY

A low pressure system and associated trough and cold front is expected to move across Tasmania on Saturday, bringing rainfall and thunderstorms. This rainfall is expected to cause river level rises, with minor flooding possible across the Flood Watch area from Saturday.

Catchments are wet following recent rainfall and are likely to respond relatively quickly to further rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Derwent River

Mersey River

Meander River

Macquarie River

South Esk River

North Esk River


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 Friday 04 September 2026.

Areas affected

Derwent River, Mersey River, Meander River, Macquarie River, South Esk River, North Esk River

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