Initial Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
24 SEPTEMBER 2025 15:19 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 03:19 PM AEST on Wednesday 24 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM THURSDAY EVENING
River level rises have been observed across the River Derwent catchment in response to recent rainfall. Rain is forecast for the remainder this week. Minor flooding is possible along the River Derwent below Medowbank Dam during Thursday evening.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Minor flooding possible along the River Derwent below Medowbank Dam.
The Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 3.39 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam may reach around the minor flood level (4.10 m) Thursday evening.
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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 25 September 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,1.97,steady,2:45 pm Wed 24/09/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.96,steady,2:30 pm Wed 24/09/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.86,steady,2:45 pm Wed 24/09/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.13,steady,2:00 pm Wed 24/09/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,3.39,rising,2:45 pm Wed 24/09/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,0.87,steady,2:00 pm Wed 24/09/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.53,steady,3:14 pm Wed 24/09/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,1.60,steady,3:11 pm Wed 24/09/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.57,rising,2:00 pm Wed 24/09/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.58,falling,3:10 pm Wed 24/09/25
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.
