Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mersey River Issued at 11:26 PM AEST on Thursday 18 June 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KIMBERLEY FRIDAY MORNING River level rises are occurring along the Mersey River and minor flooding may develop during Friday morning. Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley: Minor flooding possible along the Mersey River Liena to Kimberley. The Mersey River at Kimberley is currently at 1.90 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Mersey River at Kimberley is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.40 m) Friday morning. The river may peak near 2.70 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Friday 19 June 2026. Latest River Heights: Mersey River at Liena,1.15,rising,10:45 pm Thu 18/06/26 Mersey River at Kimberley,1.90,rising,11:05 pm Thu 18/06/26 Mersey River at Shale Road,2.74,rising,10:00 pm Thu 18/06/26 Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge,1.69,rising,11:12 pm Thu 18/06/26 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.