Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 2:33 pm AEDT on Wednesday 8 October 2025

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MULTIPLE CATCHMENTS FROM FRIDAY

A weak cold front will cross Tasmania from late Thursday morning. This will be followed by another strong cold front during Friday morning.

Showers and moderate rainfall totals forecast during Thursday are expected to increase across the state overnight Thursday and into Friday. Moderate to heavy rain is possible at times, particularly in the west, north and northeast. Highest rainfall totals will be mostly focused on the higher peaks on the west coast, Central Plateau and southwest lakes.

Catchments across Tasmania are wet following recent rainfall, and catchments may react quickly to further rainfall.

River level rises are likely, and minor flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area from Friday morning.

Localised flooding of rivulets, small creeks and low-lying areas may occur in locations that receive higher rainfall. Isolated heavy rainfall can result in rapid stream rises and strong flows particularly in the west and northeast of the state.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Derwent River

Gordon-Franklin Rivers

King-Henty Rivers

Pieman River

Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers

Arthur River

Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers

Mersey River

Meander River

South Esk River

North Esk River

Ringarooma River

North Coastal Rivers

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings

For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://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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