Bureau of Meteorology,
Tasmania
Minor Flood Warning for the River Derwent
Issued at 4:12 pm on Wednesday 12 October 2016
Flood Warning Number: 2Minor flooding continues in the lower reaches of the River Derwent during Wednesday afternoon. River levels are expected to remain high overnight Wednesday into Thursday before easing slowly. Flooding is not expected to extend downstream to New Norfolk.
Lake King William continues to spill resulting in elevated river levels downstream.
In the 24 hours to 9AM Wednesday, rainfall totals of 20 to 40mm were reported about the Derwent catchment, mainly about the upper reaches. Rain has eased during Wednesday, with totals less than 5mm reported since 9AM.
Strong flows will remain a hazard throughout the Derwent catchment for the next few days.
River Derwent above River Ouse:
River rises have been observed in the upper reaches of the River Derwent above River Ouse. Lake King William continues to spill resulting in elevated river levels downstream.
River Ouse:
No further flooding is expected in the River Ouse.
The River Ouse at Ashton is currently at 1.36 metres and steady.River Clyde:
No further flooding is expected in the River Clyde.
The River Clyde at Bothwell is currently at 1.18 metres and steady.River Derwent above Meadowbank Dam:
High river levels will continue in the River Derwent above Meadowbank Dam overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Tyenna River:
No further flooding is expected in the Tyenna River.
Styx River:
No further flooding is expected in the Styx River.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 4.10 metres and steady. The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam is expected to remain around the minor flood level (4.10 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.The River Derwent at Macquarie Plains is currently at 2.82 metres and steady. The River Derwent at Macquarie Plains is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
River Derwent around New Norfolk:
Minor flooding is not expected to extend into the lower reaches of the River Derwent around New Norfolk.
The River Derwent at New Norfolk is currently at 1.22 metres and steady. The River Derwent at New Norfolk will remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.Flood Safety Advice:
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.auRoad 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 10am on Thursday 13 October 2016.Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Derwent below Lake St Clair | 1.98 | Steady | 02:00 PM WED 12/10/16 |
| River Ouse at Ashton | 1.36 | Steady | 02:45 PM WED 12/10/16 |
| River Ouse at 3B Weir | 1.11 | Steady | 03:00 PM WED 12/10/16 |
| River Clyde at Bothwell | 1.18 | Steady | 03:00 PM WED 12/10/16 |
| River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam | 4.09 | Steady | 03:30 PM WED 12/10/16 |
| River Derwent at Macquarie Plains | 2.83 | Steady | 03:34 PM WED 12/10/16 |
| Tyenna River at Newbury | 0.92 | Steady | 03:00 PM WED 12/10/16 |
| Styx River at Bruces Bridge | 1.40 | Falling | 12:23 PM WED 12/10/16 |
| River Derwent at New Norfolk | 1.23 | Steady | 03:57 PM WED 12/10/16 |
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 216. 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.
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