Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Mersey River Issued at 10:58 AM AEST on Friday 19 June 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING PEAKING AT KIMBERLEY Rainfall over the past two days has caused river level rises along the Mersey River. Minor flooding is peaking at Kimberley. Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley: Minor flooding occurring along the Mersey River Liena to Kimberley. The Mersey River at Kimberley is currently peaking at 2.51 m, above the minor flooding. The Mersey River at Kimberley may fall below the minor flood level (2.40 m) Friday evening. 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 Saturday 20 June 2026. Latest River Heights: Mersey River at Liena,1.23,falling,10:45 am Fri 19/06/26 Mersey River at Kimberley,2.47,falling,10:44 am Fri 19/06/26 Mersey River at Shale Road,3.85,rising,10:00 am Fri 19/06/26 Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge,2.48,rising,10:41 am Fri 19/06/26 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.