Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River Issued at 09:17 AM AEST on Thursday 02 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT STRATHBRIDGE MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WESTWOOD BRIDGE FROM LATE THURSDAY Since Tuesday morning, moderate rainfall totals have been observed across parts of the Meander River catchment which has resulted in river level rises. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment through to Friday morning. Minor flooding is occurring at Strathbridge and possible at Westwood Bridge from late Thursday. River levels may remain elevated around the minor flood level with renewed river level rises possible in response to forecast rainfall. Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge: Flooding no longer expected along the Meander River at Deloraine. The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge peaked at 1.82 m AHD Wednesday morning, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 1.56 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level. The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m AHD). Meander River below Strathbridge: Minor flooding is occurring along the Meander River at Strathbridge and possible at Westwood Bridge. The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 5.52 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Meander River at Strathbridge may peak near 5.70 m Thursday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday. The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 3.15 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level. The Meander River at Westwood Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) late Thursday. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Meander River at Meander,1.77,steady,10:33 am Wed 01/07/26 Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.56,steady,8:30 am Thu 02/07/26 Meander River at Strathbridge,5.52,rising,8:00 am Thu 02/07/26 Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,1.27,steady,8:00 am Thu 02/07/26 Liffey River at Carrick,1.18,falling,8:00 am Thu 02/07/26 Meander River at Westwood Bridge,3.15,rising,9:09 am Thu 02/07/26 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.