TAS
Sat 09:49 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The North Esk River
Issued at 09:49 AM AEST on Saturday 05 September 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CORRA LINN FROM SATURDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall is forecast across the North Esk River catchment during Saturday. This rainfall may cause minor flooding along the North Esk River at Corra Linn from Saturday evening.
Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn:
Minor flooding may occur along the North Esk River at Corra Linn.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 1.98 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The North Esk River at Corra Linn may exceed the minor flood level (2.70 m) Saturday evening. With forecast rain the river may reach around 3.20 m overnight Saturday into Sunday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.
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 Saturday 05 September 2026.
Latest River Heights:
St Patricks River at Nunamara,0.85,rising,9:22 am Sat 05/09/26
North Esk River at Ballroom,0.90,steady,9:00 am Sat 05/09/26
North Esk River at Corra Linn,1.98,steady,9:06 am Sat 05/09/26
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.