Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Final Flood Warning for the River Derwent
Issued at 11:32 am on Saturday 15 October 2022
Flood Warning Number: 9
NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED IN THE RIVER OUSE AND AT RIVER DERWENT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM
No further flooding is expected along the River Ouse and at the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
In the 24 hours to 12:00 pm Friday, widespread rainfall totals of 50-200 mm have been observed in northern parts of the Derwent catchment around elevated areas, with an isolated total up to 300 mm recorded around Great Lake. No significant rainfall has been recorded since 12:00 pm Friday. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday.
Strong and dangerous flows are likely to be be a hazard over coming days.
River Ouse:
No further flooding is expected in the River Ouse. The River Ouse at Ashton has fallen below the minor flood level early Saturday morning. The river level is currently at 2.08 metres and falling. The River Ouse at Ashton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.40 m) for the next few days.
The River Ouse at 3B Weir peaked at 4.10 metres around 11:15 am Friday 14 October and fell below the minor flood level during Friday evening. The river level is currently at 2.27 metres and falling. The River Ouse at 3B Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
No further flooding is expected in the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam peaked at 5.60 metres around 04:15 pm Friday 14 October and fell below the minor flood level during Friday night. The river level is currently at 2.81 metres and falling. The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.10 m) for the next few days.
Flood Safety Advice:
SES flood warnings can be found at TasALERT www.alert.tas.gov.au
Flood and storm safety advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au
Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next Issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Derwent below Lake St Clair | 0.84 | Steady | 09:45 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
| River Ouse at Ashton | 2.08 | Falling | 10:45 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
| River Ouse at 3B Weir | 2.27 | Falling | 10:15 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
| River Clyde at Bothwell | 1.33 | Steady | 10:00 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
| River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam | 2.81 | Falling | 10:45 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
| River Derwent at Macquarie Plains | 1.53 | Steady | 10:41 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
| Tyenna River at Newbury | 0.62 | Steady | 10:00 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
| Styx River at Bruces Bridge | 1.10 | Steady | 10:04 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
| River Derwent at New Norfolk | 0.88 | Rising | 10:47 AM SAT 15/10/22 |
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
