Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:57 pm AEST on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Flood Watch Number: 1

RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF MINOR FLOODING MAY DEVELOP FROM TUESDAY

A series of fronts and troughs are forecast to cross Tasmania during Tuesday and continuing through to Saturday, which is likely to bring widespread moderate rainfall across the North of Tasmania.

This rainfall is likely to result in creek and river level rises from late Tuesday across the Flood Watch area, with minor flooding possible. Localised flooding of rivulets, small creeks and low-lying areas may occur in locations that receive higher rainfall.

Most catchments in the Flood Watch area are wet from recent rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Mersey River

Meander River

Macquarie River
(Lower Macquarie)

South Esk River

North Esk River

Tamar (Launceston)

Ringarooma River

North Coastal Rivers

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.

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