Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The St Pauls River Issued at 12:17 PM AEST on Friday 05 June 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LEWIS HILL FRIDAY AFTERNOON Moderate rainfall was recorded across parts of the South Esk River catchment, including the St Pauls River area, from Wednesday into Thursday. This has caused river level rises along the St Pauls River and the South Esk River. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill may peak near the minor flood level Friday afternoon. Minor flooding is no longer expected along the South Esk River at Fingal. St Pauls River: Minor flooding is possible along St Pauls River. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 1.60 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill may peak near the minor flood level (1.70 m) Friday afternoon. South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn: Minor flooding is no longer expected along the South Esk River at Fingal. The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 2.43 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The South Esk River at Fingal is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). 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 06 June 2026. Latest River Heights: Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.53,steady,10:00 am Fri 05/06/26 South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,0.85,steady,7:45 am Fri 05/06/26 South Esk River at Mathinna,0.53,steady,12:00 pm Fri 05/06/26 South Esk River at Fingal,2.43,steady,11:35 am Fri 05/06/26 St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,1.60,steady,11:32 am Fri 05/06/26 St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.79,steady,10:00 am Fri 05/06/26 South Esk River at Llewellyn,1.86,steady,11:45 am Fri 05/06/26 South Esk River at Perth,1.98,steady,10:00 am Fri 05/06/26 South Esk River at Longford,0.56,steady,11:41 am Fri 05/06/26 South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,125.00,steady,11:45 am Fri 05/06/26 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.