Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River Issued at 10:54 AM AEST on Friday 29 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 8 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LLEWELLYN FRIDAY AFTERNOON MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LEWIS HILL Along the St Pauls River, minor flooding is occurring at Lewis Hill. Along the South Esk River, minor flooding has eased at Fingal. As these flows move downstream to Llewellyn, minor flooding is likely Friday afternoon, and river levels may reach around 4.5 m Friday evening. 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 1.78 m and falling, with minor flooding. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill may fall below the minor flood level (1.70 m) Friday afternoon. South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn: Minor flooding has eased along the South Esk River at Fingal. Minor flooding is likely 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 3.69 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The South Esk River at Fingal is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 3.17 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) Friday afternoon. The river may reach around 4.50 m Friday evening, 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 05:00 PM AEST on Friday 29 May 2026. Latest River Heights: Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.96,steady,10:00 am Fri 29/05/26 South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,0.82,steady,7:45 am Fri 29/05/26 South Esk River at Mathinna,0.58,steady,10:40 am Fri 29/05/26 South Esk River at Fingal,3.69,falling,10:43 am Fri 29/05/26 St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,1.78,falling,10:32 am Fri 29/05/26 St Pauls River at Above Avoca,2.07,falling,10:00 am Fri 29/05/26 South Esk River at Llewellyn,3.17,steady,10:15 am Fri 29/05/26 South Esk River at Perth,2.21,falling,10:00 am Fri 29/05/26 South Esk River at Longford,1.01,steady,10:41 am Fri 29/05/26 South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,125.39,steady,10:15 am Fri 29/05/26 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.