Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The South Esk River Issued at 08:26 PM AEST on Thursday 28 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LLEWELLYN FRIDAY AFTERNOON MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT FINGAL AND LEWIS HILL Moderate to heavy rainfall since Wednesday has caused river level rises and moderate flooding across the South Esk River catchment. Along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill, a moderate flood peak was observed Thursday morning and river levels are falling. Along the South Esk River, minor flooding is occurring at Fingal, following a moderate flood peak during Thursday afternoon. As these flows move downstream to Llewellyn, minor flooding may develop overnight Thursday into Friday, and river levels may peak near the moderate flood level around Friday afternoon. Break O'Day River: River levels are falling along the Break O'Day River. St Pauls River: Minor flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill peaked at 2.74 m around 08:30 am Thursday 28 May, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 2.23 m and falling, with minor flooding. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill may fall below the minor flood level (1.70 m) Friday morning. South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn: Minor flooding is occurring at Fingal and moderate flooding is possible at Llewellyn. The South Esk River at Fingal peaked at 5.28 m around 02:15 pm Thursday 28 May, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 4.93 m and falling, with minor flooding. The South Esk River at Fingal may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) until Friday afternoon. The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 1.65 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The South Esk River at Llewellyn is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may peak near the moderate flood level (5.00 m) around Friday afternoon. Nile River: River levels are falling along the Nile River at Deddington. 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 29 May 2026. Latest River Heights: Break O'Day River at Killymoon,1.34,falling,8:00 pm Thu 28/05/26 South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,0.91,steady,5:45 pm Thu 28/05/26 South Esk River at Mathinna,0.78,steady,8:00 pm Thu 28/05/26 South Esk River at Fingal,4.93,falling,8:13 pm Thu 28/05/26 St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,2.23,falling,7:55 pm Thu 28/05/26 St Pauls River at Above Avoca,1.72,rising,8:00 pm Thu 28/05/26 South Esk River at Llewellyn,1.65,steady,7:45 pm Thu 28/05/26 South Esk River at Perth,2.03,rising,8:00 pm Thu 28/05/26 South Esk River at Longford,0.69,steady,8:11 pm Thu 28/05/26 South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,123.48,rising,7:45 pm Thu 28/05/26 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.