Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Mersey River Issued at 10:24 AM AEST on Wednesday 01 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE MERSEY RIVER AT KIMBERLEY AND LATROBE BRIDGE Recent rainfall caused river level rises and minor flood peaks along the Mersey River at Kimberley and Latrobe Bridge early Wednesday morning. River levels have since fallen below minor flood levels and will continue to ease for the remainder of Wednesday. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, with renewed river level rises possible from Thursday, however river levels are expected to remain below minor flood levels. The situation will be monitored closely and warnings reissued if required. Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley: River levels are easing along the Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley. The Mersey River at Kimberley peaked at 2.78 m around 1:15 am Wednesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.31 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Mersey River at Kimberley is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Wednesday. Renewed river level rises are possible during Thursday with forecast rainfall. Mersey River - Kimberley to Latrobe township: River levels are easing along the Mersey River - Kimberley to Latrobe Township. The Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge peaked around 3.15 m AHD around 5:00 am Wednesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.81 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level. The Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.10 m AHD) during Wednesday. Renewed river level rises are possible during Thursday with forecast rainfall. 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 warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Mersey River at Liena,1.10,steady,9:45 am Wed 01/07/26 Mersey River at Kimberley,2.33,falling,10:13 am Wed 01/07/26 Mersey River at Shale Road,4.13,falling,10:00 am Wed 01/07/26 Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge,2.77,falling,10:14 am Wed 01/07/26 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.