Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
8 SEPTEMBER 2025 09:42 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River
Issued at 09:42 AM AEST on Monday 08 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CRESSY PUMPS FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT ABOVE WESTMOOR
Moderate rainfall has been observed about the lower Macquarie River catchment since Sunday afternoon. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises, where minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Above Westmoor and is possible at Cressy Pumps from Monday afternoon.
Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor and is possible at Cressy Pumps.
No observations are currently available for the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor. However, it is estimated that the river level is around the minor flood level (3.30 m).
The Macquarie River at Above Westmoor may remain around the minor flood level (3.30 m) until Monday afternoon. Further small rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 2.27 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may reach around 3.30 m Monday evening, 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 04:00 PM AEST on Monday 08 September 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Tooms River at Tooms Lake,3.42,steady,9:24 am Mon 08/09/25
Macquarie River at Trefusis,0.59,steady,8:00 am Mon 08/09/25
Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,0.18,steady,9:17 am Mon 08/09/25
Macquarie River at Ross,0.93,steady,8:45 am Mon 08/09/25
Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.17,steady,8:00 am Mon 08/09/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake,3.74,steady,9:00 am Mon 08/09/25
Elizabeth River at Lake Leake (Downstream),0.09,steady,8:00 am Mon 08/09/25
Macquarie River at Morningside,1.46,steady,8:00 am Mon 08/09/25
Isis River at Barton,1.10,rising,9:28 am Mon 08/09/25
Lake River at Parknook,1.38,steady,9:15 am Mon 08/09/25
Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,2.34,rising,9:15 am Mon 08/09/25
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.
