Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mersey River
26 SEPTEMBER 2025 15:11 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mersey River
Issued at 03:11 PM AEST on Friday 26 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KIMBERLEY OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate rainfall over the past couple days has caused river and creek level rises across the Mersey River catchment. Further rainfall is forecast during the overnight period before easing during Saturday.
Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley:
Minor flooding may occur along the Mersey River at Kimberley.
The Mersey River at Kimberley is currently at 1.44 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mersey River at Kimberley may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.
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 warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Saturday 27 September 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mersey River at Liena,0.93,steady,2:45 pm Fri 26/09/25
Mersey River at Kimberley,1.44,steady,3:00 pm Fri 26/09/25
Mersey River at Shale Road,2.30,steady,2:00 pm Fri 26/09/25
Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge,1.50,rising,3:00 pm Fri 26/09/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.
