Weather Warning
IDT20611
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
Minor Flood Warning for the South Esk River
Issued at 10:22 AM EST on Thursday 18 Aug 2022.
by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
Flood Warning Number: 11
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LEWIS HILL, FINGAL, PERTH, LONGFORD AND LAKE TREVALLYN
Minor flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River at Lewis Hill and South Esk River at Fingal, Perth, Longford and Lake Trevallyn.
Flooding has extended into lower Meander around Westwood Bridge, where minor flooding is now easing.
Since 9 am Wednesday no significant rainfall has been observed across the South Esk River catchment. Rainfall totals of up to 15 mm are forecast for the remainder of Thursday, which may cause small renewed river level rises.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard over the next few days.
Inundation of low-lying areas about Westwood Bridge may be a hazard.
St Pauls River
Minor flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River.
South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn.
South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth.
South Esk River - Perth to Longford
No further flooding is expected along the South Esk River - Perth to Longford.
South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn
Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break O'Day River at Killymoon | 0.75 | Steady | 08:00 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge | 1.02 | Steady | 08:00 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| South Esk River at Mathinna | 0.88 | Steady | 08:00 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| South Esk River at Fingal | 4.28 | Falling | 08:19 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| St Pauls River at Lewis Hill | 1.70 | Falling | 08:37 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| St Pauls River above Avoca | 1.62 | Steady | 08:00 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| South Esk River at Llewellyn | 3.91 | Falling | 08:45 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| South Esk River at Perth | 4.89 | Falling | 08:00 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| South Esk River at Longford | 3.45 | Falling | 08:28 AM THU 18/08/22 |
| South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond | 128.72 | Falling | 08:45 AM THU 18/08/22 |