TAS
Fri 11:25 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The South Esk River
Issued at 11:25 AM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT FINGAL
Following an initial peak on Wednesday evening, renewed rises have been observed at Fingal, where renewed minor flooding is occurring. River levels are likely to peak at Fingal around Friday afternoon.
Rainfall is forecast to ease across the catchment for the remainder of Friday into Saturday.
South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn:
Minor flooding is occurring at Fingal.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 4.25 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The South Esk River at Fingal is likely to peak near 4.40 m Friday afternoon, 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 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 04 July 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Break O'Day River at Killymoon,0.67,steady,10:00 am Fri 03/07/26
South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge,1.35,steady,9:45 am Fri 03/07/26
South Esk River at Mathinna,1.48,steady,11:00 am Fri 03/07/26
South Esk River at Fingal,4.25,rising,11:01 am Fri 03/07/26
St Pauls River at Lewis Hill,1.34,steady,10:33 am Fri 03/07/26
St Pauls River at Above Avoca,0.92,steady,10:00 am Fri 03/07/26
South Esk River at Llewellyn,2.65,steady,10:30 am Fri 03/07/26
South Esk River at Perth,2.28,rising,10:00 am Fri 03/07/26
South Esk River at Longford,1.26,steady,11:13 am Fri 03/07/26
South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond,127.47,steady,10:45 am Fri 03/07/26
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.