Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Meander River Issued at 11:44 AM AEST on Wednesday 01 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT STRATHBRIDGE AND POSSIBLE AT DELORAINE FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WESTWOOD BRIDGE FROM EARLY THURSDAY Since Tuesday morning, moderate rainfall totals have been observed across parts of the Meander River catchment 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 Strathbridge and possible at Deloraine from late Wednesday, and possible at Westwood Bridge from early Thursday. River levels may remain elevated around the minor flood level with renewed river level rises possible in response to forecast rainfall. Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge: Minor flooding possible along the Meander River at Deloraine. The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge is currently at 1.81 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level. The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m AHD) from late Wednesday. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall. Meander River below Strathbridge: Minor flooding likely along the Meander River at Strathbridge and possible at Westwood Bridge. The Meander River at Strathbridge is currently at 3.64 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Meander River at Strathbridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) from late Wednesday. The river may peak near 5.40 m overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with minor flooding. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The Meander River at Westwood Bridge is currently at 1.97 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level. The Meander River at Westwood Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m AHD) from early Thursday. Renewed 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 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday 02 July 2026. Latest River Heights: Meander River at Meander,1.71,steady,10:45 am Wed 01/07/26 Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge,1.81,steady,11:15 am Wed 01/07/26 Meander River at Strathbridge,3.64,rising,10:00 am Wed 01/07/26 Liffey River at Upstream West Channel,2.41,falling,10:00 am Wed 01/07/26 Liffey River at Carrick,0.76,steady,10:00 am Wed 01/07/26 Meander River at Westwood Bridge,1.97,rising,11:29 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.