Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mersey River
23 JULY 2025 16:43 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mersey River
Issued at 04:43 PM AEST on Wednesday 23 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AROUND KIMBERLEY WEDNESDAY EVENING
Heavy rainfall totals were recorded over Mersey River catchment overnight Tuesday. River level rises are occurring along the Mersey River at Kimberley and downstream.
Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley:
Minor flooding possible along the Mersey River around Kimberley.
The Mersey River at Kimberley is currently at 2.06 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mersey River at Kimberley may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) Wednesday evening. Further rises are possible.
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 Thursday 24 July 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mersey River at Liena,1.05,falling,4:15 pm Wed 23/07/25
Mersey River at Kimberley,2.10,rising,4:27 pm Wed 23/07/25
Mersey River at Shale Road,2.70,rising,4:00 pm Wed 23/07/25
Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge,1.54,rising,4:16 pm Wed 23/07/25
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.
