Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Flood Warning For The Styx River Issued at 11:45 AM AEST on Sunday 12 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 FLOODING POSSIBLE AROUND BRUCES BRIDGE FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING Rainfall across the Styx River catchment since Saturday evening has cause river level rises. Further moderate rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may lead to further rises. Minor flooding may develop along the Styx River around Bruces Bridge from early Monday morning. Styx River: Elevated river levels and areas of flooding are possible along the Styx River around Bruces Bridge from early Monday morning. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 13 July 2026. Latest River Heights: River Derwent at Below Lake St. Clair,0.79,steady,11:15 am Sun 12/07/26 Ouse River at Ashton,0.36,steady,11:15 am Sun 12/07/26 Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir),0.62,steady,11:00 am Sun 12/07/26 Clyde River at Bothwell,0.07,steady,10:00 am Sun 12/07/26 River Derwent below Meadowbank,0.76,falling,11:15 am Sun 12/07/26 Tyenna River at Newbury,0.42,steady,10:00 am Sun 12/07/26 Styx River at Bruces Bridge,0.93,steady,10:55 am Sun 12/07/26 River Derwent at Macquarie Plains,0.61,steady,11:41 am Sun 12/07/26 River Derwent at New Norfolk Bridge,1.87,falling,10:00 am Sun 12/07/26 River Derwent at New Norfolk,0.60,falling,11:42 am Sun 12/07/26 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.