Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Final Flood Watch For Northern Tasmania Issued at 12:26 PM AEST on Friday 03 July 2026 Flood Watch Number: 4 RAINFALL AND FLOOD RISK EASING ACROSS NORTHERN TASMANIA RIVER LEVELS LIKELY TO REMAIN ELEVATED INTO SATURDAY AS FLOODWATERS MOVE DOWNSTREAM Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers Arthur River Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers Mersey River Tamar (Launceston) Ringarooma River North Coastal Rivers Minor flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Meander, Macquarie, South Esk and North Esk. Further flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Nelson Bay Coastal, Arthur, Northwest and Central Coastal, Mersey, Tamar, Ringarooma and Nth Coastal. For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood 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: This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.