Issued at 9:02 pm on Friday 24 July 2026: : CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES
Flood warning number 1: MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AROUND BRUCES BRIDGE
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 is occurring along the Styx River around Bruces Bridge. River levels at forecast sites along the Rivers Ouse, Clyde and Derwent are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Styx River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Styx River around Bruces Bridge.
River height
| River gauge | Date/time | Height | Tendency |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Derwent at Below Lake St. Clair | 8:45 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 1.30 metres1.30 m | steady |
| Ouse River at Ashton | 8:45 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 0.57 metres0.57 m | steady |
| Ouse River at Ouse (3B Weir) | 8:30 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 0.70 metres0.70 m | steady |
| Clyde River at Bothwell | 6:00 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 0.08 metres0.08 m | steady |
| River Derwent below Meadowbank | 8:45 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 2.45 metres2.45 m | steady |
| Tyenna River at Newbury | 6:00 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 0.74 metres0.74 m | steady |
| Styx River at Bruces Bridge | 8:54 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 2.06 metres2.06 m | rising |
| River Derwent at Macquarie Plains | 8:41 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 1.26 metres1.26 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 | 8:55 pm FRI 24/07/26 | 0.58 metres0.58 m | falling |
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.
The next warning will be issued by noon on Saturday 25 July 2026. (click here for the latest version)
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