Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
17 OCTOBER 2021 09:58 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 09:58 AM EDT on Sunday 17 October 2021
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Watch Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT FINGAL, LLEWELLYN AND PERTH DURING SUNDAY
Minor flooding is continuing at Fingal, Llewellyn and Perth during Sunday. Minor flooding is easing at Lewis Hill. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Trevallyn Pond Sunday afternoon.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday, no significant rainfall has been recorded in the South Esk catchment. Rainfall totals of less than 5 mm are forecast for the remainder of Sunday.
Strong and dangerous flows will be a hazard over the next few days.
Break O'Day River:
River levels are easing along the Break O'Day River.
South Esk River above Fingal:
River levels are easing along the South Esk River above Fingal.
St Pauls River:
Flooding is easing along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 1.68 metres and falling below the minor flood level.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.70 m) during Sunday.
South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 4.55 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday evening.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 4.48 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The South Esk River at Llewellyn is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday evening.
Nile River:
River levels are easing along the Nile River.
South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth:
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth.
The South Esk at Perth peaked at 5.85 metres around 02:00 am Sunday 17 October and is currently at 5.65 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The South Esk at Perth is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.30 m) during Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (4.30 m) during Monday.
South Esk River - Perth to Longford:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the South Esk River - Perth to Longford.
The South Esk River at Longford is currently peaking at 3.23 metres (minor flood level 3.50 m) and steady.
The South Esk River at Longford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Sunday.
South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn:
Minor flooding is likely along the South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond is currently at 127.72 metres and steady.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond is likely to reach the minor flood level (128.20 m) Sunday afternoon. The river level may peak near 128.40 metres Sunday afternoon.
Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au.
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au}
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EDT on Monday 18 October 2021.
Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.86,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 17/10/21
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.00,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 17/10/21
South Esk River at Mathinna,0.95,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 17/10/21
South Esk River at Fingal,4.55,Falling,09:52 AM SUN 17/10/21
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,1.68,Steady,09:17 AM SUN 17/10/21
St Pauls River above Avoca,1.65,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 17/10/21
South Esk River at Llewellyn,4.48,Falling,09:15 AM SUN 17/10/21
South Esk River at Perth,5.65,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 17/10/21
South Esk River at Longford,3.23,Steady,09:34 AM SUN 17/10/21
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,127.72,Steady,09:15 AM SUN 17/10/21
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
