Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River Issued at 01:22 PM AEST on Tuesday 26 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LEWIS HILL FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Rainfall is forecast from early Wednesday morning, which may lead to river level rises in parts of the South Esk River catchment. Localised heavy rainfall is possible particularly in the upper parts of the catchment. With this forecast rainfall, minor flooding is possible from Wednesday afternoon along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill. A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for the North East and East Coast. St Pauls River: Minor flooding may occur along the St Pauls River from Wednesday afternoon. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 0.27 m and steady, below the minor flood level (1.70 m). The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill may exceed the minor flood level (1.70 m) from Wednesday afternoon. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 27 May 2026. Latest River Heights: Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.33,steady,12:00 pm Tue 26/05/26 South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,0.59,steady,11:45 am Tue 26/05/26 South Esk River at Mathinna,0.09,steady,1:00 pm Tue 26/05/26 South Esk River at Fingal,1.63,steady,12:36 pm Tue 26/05/26 St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,0.28,steady,12:32 pm Tue 26/05/26 St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.55,steady,12:00 pm Tue 26/05/26 South Esk River at Llewellyn,1.31,steady,12:45 pm Tue 26/05/26 South Esk River at Perth,1.08,steady,12:00 pm Tue 26/05/26 South Esk River at Longford,0.66,steady,12:41 pm Tue 26/05/26 South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,124.36,falling,12:45 pm Tue 26/05/26 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.