Flood Warning for North Esk River at Corra Linn, Tasmania

Source: BOM · Tasmania

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Minor flooding is likely along the North Esk River at Corra Linn from late Saturday evening, with the river expected to exceed the minor flood level of 2.70 m.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Tasmania
Issued
September 5, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

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Alert Details

Minor Flood Warning (IDT20610) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Issued at 3:41 pm AEST on Saturday 5 September 2026. Expiry at 2026-09-06T08:41:28Z. Warning group type: major.

Affected Areas

Lower North Esk River around Corra Linn and North Esk River at Corra Linn in Tasmania. Additional river height data reported for St Patricks River at Nunamara and North Esk River at Ballroom.

What You Should Do

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings visit www.alert.tas.gov.au. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000.

Expected Conditions

The North Esk River at Corra Linn is currently at 2.14 m and rising. Minor flooding is likely, with the river expected to exceed the minor flood level of 2.70 m late Saturday evening and may peak near 3.00 m Sunday morning.

Timeline

Moderate rainfall has fallen across the North Esk River catchment during Saturday and is forecast to ease overnight Saturday into Sunday. Minor flooding likely from late Saturday evening. Next warning to be issued by 11:30 AM AEST on Sunday 06 September 2026.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
Minor flooding is likely along the North Esk River at Corra Linn from late Saturday evening, with the river expected to exceed the minor flood level of 2.70 m.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Tasmania. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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