Issued at 11:38 am AEST on Sunday 26 July 2026
Flood warning number 4: FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BRUCES BRIDGE
The Styx River at Bruces Bridge fell below the minor flood level Saturday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and the warning will be reissued if required.
Styx River: Flooding is no longer occurring along the Styx River at Bruces Bridge.
River height
| River gauge | Date/time | Height | Tendency |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Derwent at Below Lake St. Clair | 11:15 am SUN 26/07/26 | 1.86 metres1.86 m | steady |
| Ouse River at Ashton | 11:15 am SUN 26/07/26 | 1.04 metres1.04 m | steady |
| Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir) | 11:00 am SUN 26/07/26 | 0.92 metres0.92 m | steady |
| Clyde River at Bothwell | 6:00 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 0.08 metres0.08 m | steady |
| River Derwent below Meadowbank | 11:15 am SUN 26/07/26 | 2.52 metres2.52 m | steady |
| Tyenna River at Newbury | 6:00 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 0.74 metres0.74 m | steady |
| Styx River at Bruces Bridge | 10:54 am SUN 26/07/26 | 1.30 metres1.30 m | steady |
| River Derwent at Macquarie Plains | 10:40 am SUN 26/07/26 | 1.52 metres1.52 m | steady |
| River Derwent at New Norfolk Bridge | 6:00 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 2.56 metres2.56 m | falling |
| River Derwent at New Norfolk | 11:26 am SUN 26/07/26 | 0.49 metres0.49 m | rising |
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.
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.
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
