Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Macquarie River Issued at 10:56 AM AEST on Saturday 04 July 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT CRESSY PUMPS AND AT ABOVE WESTMOOR The Macquarie River peaked below the minor flood level at Cressy Pumps on Friday morning. River levels are estimated to be falling below the minor flood level at Above Westmoor. No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days. Lake River: River levels are falling along the Lake River at Parknook. Brumbys Creek: River levels are falling along Brumbys Creek. Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford: Flooding is no longer expected along the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor and Cressy Pumps. No observations are currently available for the Macquarie River at Above Westmoor. The river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (3.30 m) and falling. The Macquarie River at Above Westmoor is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m). The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps peaked at 2.77 m around 08:45 am am Friday, below the minor flood level (3.00 m). The river is currently at 2.32 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m). 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Tooms River at Tooms Lake,1.98,steady,9:51 am Sat 04/07/26 Macquarie River at Trefusis,0.58,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/07/26 Macquarie River at Mount Morriston,0.18,steady,10:22 am Sat 04/07/26 Macquarie River at Ross,1.32,falling,10:09 am Sat 04/07/26 Macquarie River at Fosterville,0.20,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/07/26 Elizabeth River at Lake Leake,3.08,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/07/26 Elizabeth River at Lake Leake (Downstream),0.07,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/07/26 Macquarie River at Morningside,1.25,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/07/26 Isis River at Barton,0.98,steady,10:07 am Sat 04/07/26 Lake River at Parknook,1.13,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/07/26 Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps,2.32,falling,10:00 am Sat 04/07/26 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.