Flood Warning for St Pauls River and Nile River in Tasmania

Source: BOM · Tasmania

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Minor Flood Warning issued for the South Esk River catchment with minor flooding possible at Lewis Hill from Wednesday evening.

What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by BOM on June 4, 2026 and geographically references Tasmania. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

Minor Flood Warning (IDT20611) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology for the South Esk River. Issued at 1:39 pm AEST on Wednesday 27 May 2026. Warning number 2. Severity classified as High.

Affected Areas

St Pauls River at Lewis Hill and Nile River at Deddington in Tasmania. The warning covers the South Esk River catchment including areas around Furneaux Islands, North East and parts of East Coast.

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 the 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

Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the past 24 hours with further rainfall expected, including localised heavy falls possible over the upper catchment. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 0.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level of 1.70 m. Minor flooding may occur along the St Pauls River from Wednesday evening. Elevated levels possible along the Nile River at Deddington.

Timeline

Warning effective from issue time of 1:39 pm AEST Wednesday 27 May 2026. Minor flooding possible from Wednesday evening. Expiry time 6:39 am AEST Thursday 28 May 2026. Next warning to be issued by 2:00 pm AEST on Thursday 28 May 2026.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
Minor Flood Warning issued for the South Esk River catchment with minor flooding possible at Lewis Hill from Wednesday evening.
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.
Where can I find more Weather Warnings updates?
Browse the full Weather Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/au/weather/ for the latest updates from BOM and other agencies.