Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River Issued at 01:55 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 RIVER LEVELS STEADY NEAR THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL AT CRESSY PUMPS MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT ABOVE WESTMOOR Moderate rainfall totals have been recorded across parts of the Macquarie River catchment over the past few days which has resulted in river level rises. River levels are steady near the minor flood level at Cressy Pumps, and minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Above Westmoor. Rainfall is forecast to ease across the catchment for the remainder of Friday into Saturday. Lake River: River levels are elevated but slowly easing along the Lake River at Parknook. Brumbys Creek: River levels are elevated but slowly easing along Brumbys Creek. Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford: Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor. River levels are steady near the minor flood level at Cressy Pumps. No observations are currently available for the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor. The river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level (3.30 m) and steady. The Macquarie River at Above Westmoor is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 2.76 m and steady, just below the minor flood level. The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and 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 12:30 PM AEST on Saturday 04 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Tooms River at Tooms Lake,1.99,steady,12:51 pm Fri 03/07/26 Macquarie River at Trefusis,0.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,0.18,steady,1:22 pm Fri 03/07/26 Macquarie River at Ross,1.08,steady,1:25 pm Fri 03/07/26 Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.20,steady,12:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Elizabeth River at Lake Leake,3.09,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Elizabeth River at Lake Leake (Downstream),0.07,steady,12:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Macquarie River at Morningside,1.27,steady,12:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Isis River at Barton,1.14,steady,1:07 pm Fri 03/07/26 Lake River at Parknook,1.43,steady,1:00 pm Fri 03/07/26 Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,2.76,steady,1:00 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.