Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River Issued at 03:39 PM AEST on Wednesday 01 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT CRESSY PUMPS FROM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT ABOVE WESTMOOR Moderate rainfall totals have been recorded across parts of the Macquarie River catchment over the past few days which has resulted in river level rises. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of the week. Minor flooding is likely at Cressy Pumps from overnight Wednesday into Thursday and estimated to be occurring at Above Westmoor. Minor flooding may continue for the remainder of the week, with further river level rises possible in response to forecast rainfall. Lake River: River levels remain elevated along the Lake River at Parknook. Renewed river level rises and flooding are possible from Wednesday evening with forecast rainfall. Brumbys Creek: River levels are elevated along Brumbys Creek. Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford: Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor and is likely at Cressy Pumps. No observations are currently available for the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor. The Macquarie River at Above Westmoor may remain around the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is currently at 2.35 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) from overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river may reach around 3.30 m early Thursday morning, with minor flooding. Further river level rises are possible 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: The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 02 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Tooms River at Tooms Lake,1.98,steady,2:51 pm Wed 01/07/26 Macquarie River at Trefusis,0.56,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,0.17,steady,3:21 pm Wed 01/07/26 Macquarie River at Ross,1.02,steady,3:17 pm Wed 01/07/26 Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.19,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Elizabeth River at Lake Leake,3.07,steady,3:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Elizabeth River at Lake Leake (Downstream),0.07,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Macquarie River at Morningside,1.26,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Isis River at Barton,1.10,rising,3:22 pm Wed 01/07/26 Lake River at Parknook,1.89,falling,3:00 pm Wed 01/07/26 Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,2.35,rising,3:00 pm 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.