Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Initial Flood Watch for the Western, Northern, Southern, South East and parts of the North East catchments
Issued at 12:33 pm AEST on Monday 29 September 2025

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MULTIPLE CATCHMENTS DURING THIS WEEK

A low-pressure system is forecast to lie near the west coast of Tasmania on Tuesday. The low will move to the south during Wednesday and is forecast to clear to the southeast on Thursday.

Showers and rain are forecast to increase across the state during Tuesday and continue during Wednesday, then ease during Thursday. Moderate to heavy rain is possible at times, particularly about northern facing terrain in the northwest, including the Western Tiers, or with thunderstorms at times.

Catchments are wet and will respond quickly to rainfall.

River level rises are likely, and minor flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area from late Tuesday. There is some uncertainty in the position of the low and consequently the location of the most significant river rises. River rises and possible minor flooding are more likely to occur in the north and north east from late Tuesday, and in the south and south east from Wednesday.

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 East and South of the State.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Coal River

Derwent River

Jordan River

South East

Huon River

Channel Coastal Rivers (South East Cape to Gordon)

Gordon-Franklin Rivers

King-Henty Rivers

Pieman River

Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers

Arthur River

King Island

Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers

Forth River

Mersey River

Meander River

Macquarie River

South Esk River

North Esk River

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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