TAS
Sat 11:54 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The Styx River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Re-issued to update next issue time
Minor Flood Warning For The Styx River
Issued at 11:54 AM AEST on Saturday 25 July 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BRUCES BRIDGE FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall across the River Derwent and the Styx River since Friday has caused river level rises. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday, which may lead to further rises.
Minor flooding has eased along the Styx River at Bruces Bridge. However, renewed rises to the minor flood level are possible from Saturday afternoon, with forecast rainfall. River levels at forecast sites along the Rivers Ouse, Clyde and Derwent are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Styx River:
River levels are elevated and minor flooding possible from Saturday evening along the Styx River around Bruces Bridge.
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 Sunday 26 July 2026.
Latest River Heights:
River Derwent at Below Lake St. Clair,1.62,steady,11:15 am Sat 25/07/26
Ouse River at Ashton,0.76,rising,11:15 am Sat 25/07/26
Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.71,steady,11:00 am Sat 25/07/26
Clyde River at Bothwell,0.08,steady,6:00 pm Fri 24/07/26
River Derwent below Meadowbank,2.48,steady,11:15 am Sat 25/07/26
Tyenna River at Newbury,0.74,steady,6:00 pm Fri 24/07/26
Styx River at Bruces Bridge,1.83,falling,11:12 am Sat 25/07/26
River Derwent at Macquarie Plains,1.47,steady,11:40 am Sat 25/07/26
River Derwent at New Norfolk Bridge,2.56,falling,6:00 pm Fri 24/07/26
River Derwent at New Norfolk,0.67,rising,11:41 am Sat 25/07/26
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.