Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The North, North East And North West Catchments Issued at 10:55 AM AEST on Sunday 06 September 2026 Flood Watch Number: 4 FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA Mersey River Meander River Macquarie River South Esk River Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : North Esk Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Mersey, Meander, Macquarie and South Esk For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood 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: This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.