Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River Issued at 09:49 AM AEST on Thursday 20 August 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MEANDER Rainfall during Wednesday and Thursday over parts of the Meander River catchment has caused river level rises and minor flooding along the Meander River at Meander. A peak above the minor flood level is likely during Thursday morning at Meander. Meander River above Deloraine: Minor flooding is occurring along the Meander River at Meander. The Meander River at Meander is currently at 2.05 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Meander River at Meander may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) Thursday afternoon. 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 Friday 21 August 2026. Latest River Heights: Meander River at Meander,2.05,steady,9:12 am Thu 20/08/26 Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.43,rising,9:15 am Thu 20/08/26 Meander River at Strathbridge,1.42,steady,9:00 am Thu 20/08/26 Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,1.31,rising,9:00 am Thu 20/08/26 Liffey River at Carrick,0.36,rising,8:00 am Thu 20/08/26 Meander River at Westwood Bridge,1.19,steady,9:44 am Thu 20/08/26 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.