Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations *re-issued to clarify language around the prolonged peak at Strathbridge and Westwood Bridge* Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River Issued at 02:27 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT STRATHBRIDGE AND WESTWOOD BRIDGE Moderate rainfall since Tuesday morning has caused river level rises across the Meander River catchment, with minor flooding occurring at Strathbridge and Westwood Bridge. River levels at Westwood Bridge may fall below the minor flood level overnight Friday into Saturday, while levels at Strathbridge are likely to remain above the minor flood level through to Saturday. Rainfall is forecast to ease across the catchment for the remainder of Friday into Saturday. Meander River below Strathbridge: Minor flooding is occurring along the Meander River at Strathbridge and Westwood Bridge. The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 5.74 m and steady, with minor flooding and approaching a peak. The Meander River at Strathbridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 4.06 m AHD and steady, with minor flooding. The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) during Friday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) overnight Friday into Saturday. 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 Saturday 04 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Meander River at Meander,1.62,steady,2:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.55,steady,2:15 pm Fri 03/07/26 Meander River at Strathbridge,5.74,steady,2:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,1.89,falling,2:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Liffey River at Carrick,1.21,steady,2:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Meander River at Westwood Bridge,4.06,steady,1:50 pm Fri 03/07/26 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.