Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River Issued at 05:09 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 June 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DELORAINE OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY AND POSSIBLE AT STRATHBRIDGE LATE WEDNESDAY Since Tuesday morning, moderate rainfall totals have been observed over parts of the Meander River catchment which has resulted in river level rises. Further moderate rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday. Minor flooding is possible at Deloraine overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and at Strathbridge from late Wednesday. Rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week which may result in further river level rises. Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge: Minor flooding possible along the Meander River at Deloraine. The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge is currently at 0.93 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level. The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m AHD) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall. Meander River below Strathbridge: Minor flooding possible along the Meander River at Strathbridge. The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 1.41 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Meander River at Strathbridge may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) late Wednesday. 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 Wednesday 01 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Meander River at Meander,0.98,rising,5:00 pm Tue 30/06/26 Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,0.93,rising,4:30 pm Tue 30/06/26 Meander River at Strathbridge,1.41,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/06/26 Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,0.61,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/06/26 Liffey River at Carrick,0.24,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/06/26 Meander River at Westwood Bridge,1.16,steady,4:50 pm Tue 30/06/26 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.