Initial Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
12 NOVEMBER 2025 11:22 AEDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The River Derwent
Issued at 11:22 AM AEDT on Wednesday 12 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall has been observed since Tuesday evening which has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday. This rainfall may result in minor flooding along the River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam from Thursday afternoon.
Styx River:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Styx River. Further rises and flooding is possible at Bruces Bridge with forecast rainfall.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Minor flooding may develop along the River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam from Thursday afternoon.
The River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 2.22 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The River Derwent at Below Meadowbank Dam may reach around the minor flood level (4.10 m) from Thursday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
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 11:00 AM AEDT on Thursday 13 November 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Derwent River at Below Lake St. Clair,1.10,steady,10:45 am Wed 12/11/25
Ouse River at Ashton,0.63,steady,10:30 am Wed 12/11/25
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.73,steady,10:45 am Wed 12/11/25
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.35,steady,11:00 am Wed 12/11/25
Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam,2.22,falling,10:45 am Wed 12/11/25
Tyenna River at Newbury,0.81,steady,11:00 am Wed 12/11/25
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.75,steady,11:11 am Wed 12/11/25
Derwent River at Macquarie Plains,1.06,rising,11:02 am Wed 12/11/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk Bridge,2.03,steady,11:00 am Wed 12/11/25
Derwent River at New Norfolk,0.67,rising,11:11 am Wed 12/11/25
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.
