Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
28 AUGUST 2025 09:44 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River
Issued at 09:44 AM AEST on Thursday 28 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT STRATHBRIDGE LATE THURSDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Meander River catchment since Tuesday morning. This has resulted in river level rises along the Meander River. A minor flood peak is possible at Strathbridge Thursday afternoon.
Meander River below Strathbridge:
Minor flooding is likely along the Meander River at Strathbridge.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 4.92 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Meander River at Strathbridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) late Thursday morning. The river may peak near 5.20 m Thursday afternoon, with minor flooding.
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 Friday 29 August 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Meander River at Meander,1.46,steady,9:00 am Thu 28/08/25
Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.34,steady,9:00 am Thu 28/08/25
Meander River at Strathbridge,4.92,rising,9:00 am Thu 28/08/25
Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,1.24,falling,9:00 am Thu 28/08/25
Liffey River at Carrick,1.02,steady,8:00 am Thu 28/08/25
Meander River at Westwood Bridge,2.79,rising,9:19 am Thu 28/08/25
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.
