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Subject: FW: Heads up - Heavy rainfall is possible during this weekend. [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Attach men ts: PM E24_Sunday_20160605_tas.png
From: @bom.gov.au] Sent: Thursday, 2 June 2016 6:00 PM To: @ses.tas.gov.au>; ses.tas.gov.au>; @hydro.com.au>; Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE)
Hi All
This is just a heads up of potential heavy rainfall in parts of the east and northeast of Tasmania during this weekend, mainly from late Saturday, Sunday and until Monday. For example on Sunday, rain is expected across most of the state, with 50 to 100mm possible in the northeast and 30 to 50mm for the remainder of the east and the western tiers (See attached picture).
It is likely that an initial flood watch will be issued on Friday. Minor to moderate flooding may occur in the South Esk, North Esk, Macquarie and Meander rivers from early Sunday onwards.
There is still a lot of uncertainty about how much and where the rainfall will occur, so please keep this information for internal usage only until Bureau issues warnings and watches.
Please check latest rainfall forecasts (http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/watl/rainfall/pme.jsP), rainfall and river observations (http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood/) and warnings (http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/) from our website.
You can also use MetEye (http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/) to check on expected winds, temperatures and rainfall totals for the next few days.
Regards
I Regional Hydrology Manager Tasmania and Antarctica Regional Office Flood Forecasting and Warning Section Bureau of Meteorology GPO Box 727 Hobart TAS 7001 Level 5, 111 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7001
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Subject: FW: Flood Watch - Tasmania (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
-----Original Message----- From: Comms Operational User [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, 3 June 2016 11 :58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: BOM: Flood Watch - Tasmania (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
IDT20620 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania
Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning.
INITIAL FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL NORTHERN AND EASTERN RIVER BASINS Issued at 11 :57 am EST on Friday 3 JuneRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE 2016
By the Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart.
A flood watch has been issued for all northern and eastern river basins.
A trough over eastern Australia will approach Tasmania on Saturday, extending over the State on Sunday and into Monday. This system will bring rainfall to much of the State during Sunday with the heaviest falls expected in the north and east.
Rainfall totals of 60 to 120mm are likely during Sunday, with higher totals possible about elevated areas around the north east highlands and Western Tiers.
Catchments in the north are saturated after significant rainfall in May and river rises are expected.
Minor to moderate flooding may develop in some northern and eastern river basins from Sunday onwards. Catchment specific flood warnings will be issued if and when required.
Flash flooding of small creeks and low lying areas may occur in locations that receive heavy rainfall on Sunday.
Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning. The Bureau of Meteorology does not provide a flood warning service for all of the catchments covered by this flood watch.
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately_
Weather Forecast: Showers about the east coast on Friday extending to most districts by Saturday evening. Rain with possible heavy falls in the north and east on Sunday.
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For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood
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Subject: FW: Request to increase the polling frequency of DPIPWE stations shared for Flood Warning purposes [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
From: @bom.gov.au] Sent: Friday, 3 June 2016 3:54 PM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
Bryce
I did not know that DPIPWE was already sending data at the polling rate required. Thanks for that. Just to be clear, are you RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWEusing the 2-hour intervals rate all the time, or do you increase and decrease your polling rate as per our requests?
Cheers
I Regional Hydrology Manager Tasmania and Antarctica Regional Office Flood Forecasting and Warning Section Bureau of Meteorology GPO Box 727 Hobart TAS 7001 Level 5, 111 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7001 Tel: @bom.gov.au I www.bom.qov.au/tas/flood/
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From: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, 3 June 2016 3:48 PM To: Hine, Donald (DPIPWE) Cc: flood.tas; Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE) Subject: RE: Request to increase the polling frequency of DPIPWE stations shared for Flood Warning purposes [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Hi , All the DPIPWE sites are polled 2 hourly and forwarded to BOM at 2 hourly intervals. I understand this is the polling rate required. The only site that does not fit this regime is the South Esk @ upper Esk which is on a satellite system and can't be polled at the 2 hourly frequency. Bryce
From: @bom.gov.au] Sent: Friday, 3 June 2016 2:52 PM To: Hine, Donald (DPIPWE) Cc: Flood Tas (DPEM); Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE); Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE)
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Hi Donald
Significant rainfall totals are expected to occur this Sunday and Monday in the north and east of Tasmania. The Bureau has issued a flood watch this afternoon and some flood warnings may be issued during the weekend.
Can I ask please your collaboration to increase the frequency of polling of DPIPWE stations shared with the Bureau for flood warning purposes from today, during the weekend and until Tuesday?
Thanks for your support with this request
Regards
I Regional Hydrology Manager Tasmania and Antarctica RegionalRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE Office Flood Forecasting and Warning Section Bureau of Meteorology GPO Box 727 Hobart TAS 7001 Level 5, 111 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7001 Tel: @bom.gov.au I www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood/
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Subject: FW: rainfall plots
From: Jack, Marty {DPIPWE) Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 7:20 AM To: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE)
-- PP.1@2227-1, MOUNT ST.JOHN PLUVIO, Precipitation lncrement(mm) - PP.1@191-1, BREAK O'DAY RIVER AT KILLYMOON BRIDGE, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@2208-1, MEREDITHRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE RIVER AT SWANSEA, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@2236-1, HOP HILL PLUVIO@ KATES MARSH RD, Precipitation tncrement(mm)
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Subject: FW: Expected spill at Trevallyn Dam
From: Water Recreation [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 8:21 AM Subject: Expected spill at Trevallyn Dam
Due to heavy rain in the Trevallyn catchment over the past 48 hours Hydro Tasmania is forecasting Lake Trevallyn to go on spill in the next 12 hours. In preparation for this Hydro Tasmania will be releasing 12 cubic metres per second down Cataract Gorge as a pre- emptive spill to warn the general public that an uncontrolled discharge event will be occurring in the next 12 hours.
Initial indicators suggest this will be a significant spill event.
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Subject: FW: High river levels
From: Read, Martin (DPIPWE) Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 9:27 AM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
OK thanks Bryce
Jeff- have you let know this. If not you should contact him. Thanks RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE Martin
From: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE) Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 9:25 AM To: Read, Martin (DPIPWE); Christie, Hugh (DPIPWE) Cc: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE); Jack, Marty (DPIPWE) Subject: High river levels
Hi Martin and Hugh If you are asked why some river plots are not displaying for the current day I suspect it is due to the level being above the current rating. There are 10 or so sites Flowerdale Mersey @ Latrobe Pipers @ Underwood Rubicon @ Tidal limit Rubicon @ Elizabeth Town Mole Creek Leven @ Bannons Bridge Ringarooma @ Branxholm Brid at Sledge Track Nile @ Deddington.
James is out getting some high flow gaugings now in the interim I will check with Marty and see if they can be extended.
Bryce
Bryce Graham Section Head Ecohydrology Water Management and Assessment Branch Water and Marine Resources Division Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment Tasmania
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Subject: FW: flooding
From: Jack, Marty (DPIPWE) Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 9:34 AM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
Sorry, should have included you fellas ...
I'll give a call in a while. Just gotta locate his number. RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE From: Jack, Marty (DPIPWE) Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 9:33 AM To: @bom.gov.au) Cc: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE) Subject: flooding
Hi
I'm sure you're well aware of the flooding going on around the state at present. Given the extreme nature of this event, we have a number of sites (see below) where the level has exceeded our rating, and therefore, no flow is being produced. I will be working on these ratings to extend them (hopefully today). Give me a call if you have any questions.
Flowerdale Mersey@ Latrobe Pipers@ Underwood Rubicon@ Tidal limit Rubicon @ Elizabeth Town Mole Creek Leven @ Bannons Bridge Ringarooma @ Branxholm Nile @ Deddington.
Marty Jack Data Administrator Water Management and Assessment Branch DPIPWE 61653277
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Subject: FW: Flood Warning - Mersey River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
-----Original Message----- From: Comms Operational User [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 10:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: BOM: Flood Warning - Mersey River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
IDT20605 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
PRIORITY: The Bureau and Emergency Services would appreciate this message being broadcast regularly. RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE Major Flood Warning for the Mersey River
Issued at 10:07 am EST on Monday 6 June 2016 Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart
Flood Warning Number: 11
Major flooding is occurring in the Mersey River about Kimberley and significant flooding has been observed around LaTrobe. River levels expected to continue rising during Monday to meet or exceed previously recorded flood peaks.
Rainfall totals of up to 280 mm were observed in the Mersey River catchment in the 24 hours to 9AM Monday. Up to 120mm of rainfall was observed in the Mersey River catchment in the 24 hours to 9AM Sunday. Further Rainfall totals have been highest about elevated areas, near Lake Mackenzie.
Forecast rainfall for Monday is 10 - 20 mm for the Mersey River catchment with higher totals possible about elevated areas.
Mersey River above Liena: Major flooding is occurring along the Mersey River above Liena.
The Mersey River at Liena is expected to peak between 4.90 and 5.10 metres Monday morning.
Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley: Major flooding is occurring along the Mersey River - Liena to Kimberley.
The Mersey River at Kimberley is expected to remain around 5.10 metres during Monday.
Mersey River - Kimberley to Latrobe township: High levels of minor flooding are occurring along the Mersey River - Kimberley to Latrobe township.
13 1 Assessed by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment under the Right to Information Act 2009 The Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge is expected to peak between 4.50 and 4.80 metres late Monday morning.
Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 01 :00 pm EST on Monday 06 June 2016.
Latest River Heights: Mersey River at Liena, 4.73, Falling, 09:30 AM MON 06/06/16 Mersey River at Kimberley, 5.10, Steady, 09:00 AM Mon 06/06/16 Mersey River at Shale Road, 10.32, Rising, 08:00 AM MON 06/06/16 Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge, 4.30, Rising, 01:45 AM MON 06/06/16
This advice is also availableRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE by dialling 1300 659 216. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
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Subject: FW: Any current photos of Devils gate or Parangana spill to share ?
From: @hydro.com.au] Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 11:58 AM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
Sorry
No access, roads are blocked
Busy just extending every rating way above where they have been before !! !
Best I can do is Deloraine RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE
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Floodwaters in Deloraine1 Tasmania Back fn Tasmanra, flood\\1aters are still rising_ and have made some roads Impassable.
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View the latest water levels at http://www.hydro.eom.au/water/water-levels-and-flows-map
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From: Bryce Graham Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 11:47 AM To: Subject: Any current photos of Devils gate or Parangana spill to share?
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Subject: FW: North Esk at Ballroom Attachments: IMG_0894.JPG; IMG_0895.JPG; IMG_0896.JPG; IMG_0898.JPG
From: Read, Martin (DPIPWE) Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 6:22 PM To: Christie, Hugh (DPIPWE)
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Subject: FW: rainfall
From: Jack, Marty (DPIPWE) Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 6:29 AM To: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE)
Here's some plots of rainfall for the last few days.
East coast - PP 1@2208-1, MEREDITHRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE RIVER AT SWANSEA, Precipitation lncrement(rnrn) - PP.1@2227-1, MOUNT STJOHN PLUVIO, Precipitation lncrement(mrn) -- PP.1@2236-1, HOP HILL PLUYIO @ :ATES MARSH RD, Precipitation lncrernent(rnm) -- PP.1@191-1, BREAt: O'DAV RIVER AT KILLVMOON BRIDGE, Precipitation lncrement(mm)
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1 23 Assessed by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment under the Right to Information Act 2009 -- PP.1@17208-1, GREENS CREEK PLUVIO@ SASSAFRAS, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@14238-1, EDITH CREEK 600 METRES U/S DUCK, Precipitation lncrement(mm) - PP.1@14253-1, GAWLER RIVER AT CRADLE COAST WATER SUPPLY, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@17200-1., RUBICON RIVER AT TIDAL LIMIT, Precipitation lncrement(mm)
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Central north -- PP.1@852-1, MEANDER RIVER AT STRATHBRIDGE, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@18209-1, LIFFEV RIVER U/S WEST CHANNEL, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@181-1, SOUTH ESK RIVER AT PERTH, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@3395-1, WESTERN CREEK@ BANl<;TON RD BRIDGE, Precipitation lncrement(mm)
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Subject: FW: rainfall
From: Jack, Marty (DPIPWE) Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 6:35 AM To: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE)
Midlands rainfall
- PP.1@54-1, CLYDE RIVERRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE AT BOTHWELL, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@2212-1, LITTLE SWANPORT RIVER 800m D/S EASTERN MARSHES RIVULET, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@18313-1, MACQUARIE RIVER 1 25KM UPSTREAM ELIZABETH RIVER JUNCTION, Precipitation lncrement(mm) - PP.1@3203-2, BADEN PLUVIO, Precipitation lncrement(mm)
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-- PP.1@7200-1, ESPERANCE RIVER@ DOVER WS, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@2237-1, BALTS RD PLUVIO AT TARANNA, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP 1@2209-1, CARLTON RIVER AT TIDAL LIMIT, Precipitation lncrement(mm) -- PP.1@2240-1, LITTLE SWANPORT PLUVIO AT SEAFORD ROAD, Precipitation lncrement(mm)
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Subject: FW: Meander at Strathbridge level issue [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
From: @bom.gov.au] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 7:51 AM To: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE)
Thanks Jeff. Please tell James that take care and do not take any risk to fix the station. if it was not an easy fixing it is Ok to leave it as it is.
My understanding is that WLRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE @ Strathbridge was exceeded its highest WL on record when stopped.
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From: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 7:43 AM To: Read, Martin (DPIPWE) Cc: Jack, Marty (DPIPWE); Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE); Subject: Meander at Strathbridge level issue
Hi Martin, For reasons unknown the Meander@ Strathbridge trace dropped suddenly overnight. James is currently on his way to the site to try and determine the issue causing the problem. I will notify you when I know more.
Regards,
Jeff Chamberlain Section Head, Water Monitoring, Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment 13 St Johns Avenue, New Town, Hobart, 7008 Ph: ·;s_'i:s27'5 Mobile: 0417 048 889
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Subject: FW: Mersey River@ Shale Road level information [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
From: @bom.gov.au] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 7:57 AM To: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE)
Thanks Jeff for letting us know. It seems suspicious for us as well but given the severity of the rainfall event it is great to get this kind of feedback/confirmation from your end.
PD: I did reply this message yesterday but it did not go through my server. Thanks again.
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From: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 4:38 PM To: Cc: Read, Martin (DPIPWE); Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE); Jack, Marty (DPIPWE) Subject: Mersey River @ Shale Road level information
Hi , I don't believe the level value at the DPIPWE Mersey River@ Shale Road (Latrobe) site is accurate. I did some research and found some survey information that shows that the corner of the shed concrete slab has a surveyed RL (reduced level) of 11.710m. Given that the current data is showing almost 16.700m RL means that the shed would be completely submerged by around some 3 metres of water. Given that the equipment would fail and no data could be returned, and we are still receiving data, means that the shed is in fact, not submerged.
As I have stated, this is my belief, but as we cannot get to the site it cannot be categorically confirmed. DPIPWE will endeavour to access the site soon after the flood waters have subsided to survey the flood debris level to confirm a maximum flood level and check the instrumentation.
Regards,
Jeff Chamberlain Section Head, Water Monitoring, Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment 13 St Johns Avenue, New Town, Hobart, 7008 Ph: (/1 CS:'2 'S Mobil2: 0417 048 889
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Subject: FW: Flood Warning - Macquarie River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
-----Original Message----- From: Comms Operational User [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 8:22 AM To: [email protected] Subject: BOM: Flood Warning - Macquarie River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
IDT20612 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Major Flood Warning for the Macquarie River Issued at 8:21 am ESTRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE on Tuesday 7 June 2016 Flood Warning Number: 12 Major flooding has developed in the Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps. Moderate flooding is continuing in the upper reaches of the Macquarie River about Mt Morriston and will extend downstream to Ross during Tuesday.
In the 24 hours to 9AM Monday the following rainfall totals were observed: 107mm at Poatina and 101 mm at The Den. Since 9AM Monday rainfall totals of over 73mm have been observed.
Strong and dangerous flows will be a hazard over the next few days across the whole Macquarie River basin.
Macquarie River above Mt Morriston: Moderate flooding is continuing along the Macquarie River above Mt Morriston.
The Tooms Lake is currently at 2.60 metres and steady.
The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston peaked at 2.83 metres around 01 :00 am Tuesday 07 June and is currently at 2.56 metres and falling. The Macquarie River at Mount Morriston is expected to fall below the moderate flood level (2.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.
Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River: Moderate flooding is likely along the Macquarie River - Mt Morriston to Elizabeth River.
The Macquarie River at Ross is currently at 2.92 metres and rising. The Macquarie River at Ross may peak between 2.80 and 3.10 metres Tuesday morning.
Elizabeth River: No flooding is expected along the Elizabeth River during Tuesday.
Isis River: Minor flooding will continue along the Isis River during Tuesday.
Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River: Moderate flooding may occur along the Macquarie River - Elizabeth River to Lake River.
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The Macquarie River at Morningside is currently at 5.42 metres and steady. The Macquarie River at Morningside may reach the moderate flood level (5.50 m) Tuesday morning.
Lake River: Strong river rises have been observed along Lake River and are now falling.
Brumbys Creek: Strong river rises have been observed along Brumbys Creek and are now falling.
Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford: Major flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River - Lake River to Longford.
The Macquarie River above Westmoor is currently at 4.49 metres and falling. Renewed rises are expected during Tuesday. The Macquarie River above Westmoor is likely to peak between 4.70 and 5.00 metres Tuesday evening.
The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps peaked at 5.41 metres around 10:00 pm Monday 06 June and is currently at 5.38RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE metres and falling. Further rises are expected during Tuesday The Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps is likely to peak again between 5.50 and 5.80 metres during Wednesday.
Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 11 :00 am EST on Tuesday 07 June 2016.
Latest River Heights: Tooms Lake, 2.70, Steady, 06:58 AM TUE 07/06/16 Macquarie River at Trefusis, 3.58, Falling, 06:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 Macquarie River at Mount Morriston, 2.32, Steady, 07:35 AM TUE 07/06/16 Macquarie River at Ross, 2.93, Rising, 07:35 AM TUE 07/06/16 Macquarie River at Fosterville, 3.58, Rising, 06:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 Lake Leake (Lake Level), 2.55, Rising, 07:06 AM TUE 07/06/16 Elizabeth River downstream Lake Leake, 0.13, Steady, 06:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 Macquarie River at Morningside, 5.42, Steady, 06:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 Isis River at Barton, 1.60, Steady, 07:13 AM TUE 07/06/16 Lake River at Parknook, 3.19, Falling, 07:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 Macquarie River above Westmoor, 4.49, Falling, 06:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 Macquarie River at Cressy Pumps, 5.22, Steady, 07:00 AM TUE 07/06/16
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 216. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
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Subject: FW: Meander @ Strathbridge flood Attachments: IMG_3473.JPGjpeg
From: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE) Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 9:19 AM To: Read, Martin (DPIPWE)
Hi Martin, I guess the problem at Meander@ Strathbridge is revealed in the attached photo. I suspect that the level was higher than this resulting in damage to the recording equipment. Regards, RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE Jeff Chamberlain Section Head, Water Monitoring, Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment 13 St Johns Avenue, New Town, Hobart, 7008 Ph: 5 Ci:.,.::.,; Mobile: 0417 048 889
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Subject: FW: Flood stuff
From: @hydro.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 9:53 AM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
Our fatality list (we think)
Ouse at Staff house. Iris at Middlesex plains Fisher Rv upstream Mackenzie. Ouse at Ashton (hopefully only partial) Shannon at St Pats - partial RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE I Hydrographic Data Co-ordinator
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From: Bryce Graham Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 9:39 AM To: Subject: RE: Fllod stuff
Hi Meander is underwater see attached_ I think Llewellyn may also be getting close to being under Also lost Cam, Rubicon @ Tidal limit, possibly Latrobe Many sites have water in them and have shorted out the batteries Bryce ------From: @hydro.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 9:30 AM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE) Subject: Fllod stuff
Bryce The road to Paloona dam attached !
FYI - we have issues with Llewellyn, hopefully fixed this afternoon.
I assume starthbridge is on the fix list
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From: Bryce Graham Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 12:45 PM To: Subject: RE: Any current RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWEphotos of Devils gate or Parangana spill to share ?
We have to extend the rating for the following Latrobe is rated to 10 m but is expected to hit 15m
Flowerdale @ Moorleah Rds Mersey @ Latrobe Pipers @ Underwood Rubicon @ Tidal limit Rubicon @ Elizabeth Town Mole Creek Leven@ Bannons Bridge Ringarooma @ Branxholm Brid at Sledge Track Nile @ Deddington.
From: @hydro.com.au] Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 12:33 PM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE) Subject: RE: Any current photos of Devils gate or Parangana spill to share?
Just having another go at extending Liena >1000 cumecs
Everything in the Ouse has also gone way above the curves.
Mark Willis I Hydrographic Data Co-ordinator
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From: Bryce Graham Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 12:00 PM To: Subject: RE: Any current photos of Devils gate or Parangana spill to share ?
Thanks Rating extension is going on here too Latrobe is @ 13m
From: @hydro.com.au] Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 11:58 AM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE) Subject: RE: Any current photos of Devils gate or Parangana spill to share ?
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Busy just extending every rating way above where they have been before!!!
Best 1can do is Deloraine
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Subject: FW: Flood Warning - Derwent River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
-----Original Message----- From: Comms Operational User [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 10:17 AM To: [email protected] Subject: BOM: Flood Warning - Derwent River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
IDT20613 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Moderate Flood Warning for the River Derwent Issued at 10:16 am ESTRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE on Tuesday 7 June 2016 Flood Warning Number: 10 Minor to moderate flooding will continue in the Derwent below Meadowbank dam, and in the Lower River Derwent.
Moderate flooding will continue in the River Ouse at Ashton and Ouse township during Tuesday.
River Derwent above River Ouse: River level rises are continuing in the upper reaches of the River Derwent.
River Ouse: Moderate flooding is occurring along the River Ouse. Currently there is no information available from the river gauges at Ashton or Ouse.
The River Ouse at Ashton is likely to have peaked between 5.60 and 6.00 metres late Monday evening.
The River Ouse at Ashton is likely to have peaked between 5.60 and 6.00 metres late Monday evening.
River Clyde: Minor flooding continues along the River Clyde.
The River Clyde at Bothwell peaked at 2.00 metres around 06:16 am Tuesday 07 June and is currently at 1.72 metres and falling slowly.
The River Clyde at Hamilton may have exceed the minor flood level (2.40 m) early Tuesday morning and is is expected to peak at a minor flood level Tuesday afternoon.
River Derwent above Meadowbank Dam: River rises are occurring in the middle reaches of the River Derwent.
Tyenna River: The Tyenna River is slowly falling.
Styx River:
38 Assessed by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment under the Right to Information Act 2009 Minor flooding are easing along the Styx River. At Bruces Bridge the Styx River fell below the minor flood level (2.00m) early Tuesday morning.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam: Moderate flooding is occurring along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 6.51 metres and falling slowly, following a second and lower peak of around 6.63 metres early Tuesday morning.
The River Derwent at Macquarie Plains is currently at 5.38 metres with small renewed rises expected this morning. The River Derwent at Macquarie Plains is likely to reach between 5.40 and 5.50 metres late Tuesday morning.
River Derwent around New Norfolk: Minor flooding is occurring along the River Derwent around New Norfolk.
The River Derwent at New Norfolk is currently at 1.98 metres, with renewed rises above the minor flood level (2.0 metres) developing. The River Derwent at New Norfolk is expected to reach between 2.20 and 2.50RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE metres Tuesday afternoon.
Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Tuesday 07 June 2016.
Latest River Heights: River Derwent below Lake St Clair, 1.70, Steady, 09:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 River Ouse at Ashton, 4.56, Rising, 01 :30 PM MON 06/06/16 River Ouse at 3B Weir, 2.49, Falling, 02:00 PM MON 06/06/16 River Clyde at Bothwell, 1.72, Steady, 08:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam, 6.47, Falling, 09:30 AM TUE 07/06/16 River Derwent at Macquarie Plains, 5.40, Rising, 09:58 AM TUE 07/06/16 Tyenna River at Newbury, 1.57, Steady, 08:00 AM TUE 07/06/16 Styx River at Bruces Bridge, 1.85, Falling, 07:37 AM TUE 07/06/16 River Derwent at New Norfolk, 2.00, Steady, 10:07 AM TUE 07/06/16
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 216. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
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Subject: FW: Ouse at 3B weir Attachments: IMG_4510.JPG; ATTOOOOl.txt
-----Original Message----- From: @hydro.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 1: 17 PM To: @entura.com.au>; @entura.com.au>; Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
07/06/2016 @1300 Weir in main channel atRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE bottom of page. I Hydrographic Data Co-ordinator p o @hydro.com.au w www.hydro.com.au 4 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS 7000
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Subject: FW: North Esk
From: @hydro.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 1:30 PM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
Thank you
From: Bryce Graham Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 1:17 PM To: Cc: Jeffrey Chamberlain RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE Subject: North Esk
Hi I have had a look at the North Esk@ Ballroom record for max stage
The 1929 value was 3.8m in April. The issue with this will be it is a daily read value so depending on the time of reading it may or may not be the actual maximum height. The other issue will be where this is related to as a bench mark which would need to be checked. There has been a value higher of 3.9m in August 2005. Yesterday's reading was 4.383 m but is likely to need some verification. Hope this assists Bryce
Bryce Graham Section Head Ecohydrology Water Management and Assessment Branch Water and Marine Resources Division Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment Tasmania 13 St Johns Avenue New Town, TASMANIA. 7008 e-mail: [email protected] Ph : 03 6165 3268 Mobile: 0429 969 303 Fax : 03 61730250
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Subject: FW: mackenzie spill Attachments: 20160607_105811Jpg
-----Original Message----- From: @hydro.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 4:09 PM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
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-----Orig in al Message----- From: Bryce Graham Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 3:32 PM To: Subject: FW: Llewellyn Gauge
Not sure if you have seen these
-----Original Message----- From: Christie, Hugh (DPIPWE) Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 3:23 PM To: Whitmore, David (DPIPWE); Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE) Cc: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE); Read, Martin (DPIPWE) Subject: FW: Llewellyn Guage
Thanks David
Jeff - please see attached
Hugh Christie Manager - Water Operations Water and Marine Resources Division
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-----Original Message----- From: Whitmore, David (DPIPWE) Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 3:21 PM To: Christie, Hugh (DPIPWE) Subject: Llewellyn Guage
Hi Hugh, Llewellyn is reading 8.7 metres on the board. There is an amount of debris around the boards that needs clearing,RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE one tree trunk quite large.
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Subject: FW: Flood Warning - Derwent River (TAS) [SEC==UNCLASSIFIED]
-----Original Message----- From: Comms Operational User [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 9:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: BOM: Flood Warning - Derwent River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
IDT20613 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Minor Flood Warning for the River Derwent Issued at 9:52 am ESTRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE on Wednesday 8 June 2016 Flood Warning Number: 14 Minor flooding continues in the Derwent below Meadowbank dam, and in the Lower River Derwent.
Minor flooding will continue in the River Ouse at Ashton and Ouse township during Wednesday.
Since 9AM tuesday, rainfall totals have been· less than 10mm about the Derwent catchment.
River Derwent above River Ouse: River level rises are continuing in the upper reaches of the River Derwent and in the tributaries of the Florentine and Dee rivers. River levels are easing in the Nive River.
River Ouse: Minor flood levels are continuing to ease along the Ouse River.
River Clyde: River levels along the Clyde River are below the minor flood level and continuing to ease.
River Derwent above Meadowbank Dam: River levels are easing in the middle reaches of the Derwent.
Tyenna River: River levels peaked at the Tyenna River at Newbury Tuesday morning and are currently easing.
Styx River: River levels are easing along the Styx River. At Bruces Bridge, the Styx River fell below the minor flood level (2.00m) early Tuesday morning.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam: Minor loading is occurring along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam peaked at 7.47 metres around 07:30 pm Monday 06 June and is currently at 4.86 metres and steady. The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.10 m) Wednesday evening.
48 Assessed by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment under the Right to Information Act 2009 The River Derwent at Macquarie Plains peaked at 6.15 metres around midnight Monday into Tuesday and is currently at 4.02 metres and falling. The River Derwent at Macquarie Plains is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Wednesday morning.
River Derwent around New Norfolk: Minor flooding has eased along the River Derwent around New Norfolk.
The River Derwent at New Norfolk peaked at 2.60 metres around 12:30 am Tuesday 07 June and is currently at 1.28 metres and steady.
Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next issue: RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EST on Wednesday 08 June 2016.
Latest River Heights: River Derwent below Lake St Clair, 1.73, Steady, 08:30 AM WED 08/06/16 River Ouse at Ashton, 2.49, Falling, 09:00 AM WED 08/06/16 River Clyde at Bothwell, 1.56, Steady, 08:00 AM WED 08/06/16 River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam, 4.86, Steady, 09:00 AM WED 08/06/16 River Derwent at Macquarie Plains, 4.03, Falling, 09:23 AM WED 08/06/16 Tyenna River at Newbury, 1.13, Steady, 08:00 AM WED 08/06/16 Styx River at Bruces Bridge, 1.40, Steady, 08:12 AM WED 08/06/16 River Derwent at New Norfolk, 1.28, Rising, 09:24 AM WED 08/06/16
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 216. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
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Subject: FW: Flood Event
From: Whittington, John (DPIPWE) Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 9:56 AM To: DPIPWE - All Staff- DPIPWE
Colleagues
As you are aware, Tasmania has been experiencing extreme weather conditions resulting in significant flooding. To date police and emergency services have borne the brunt of the response to this event while our priority has been the safety of staff and promoting messages to the public.
Looking ahead, DPIPWE's major role will be in assessment and recovery. Our main focus is on the agricultural sector with AgriGrowth TasmaniaRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE leading the work here. Loss of livestock, fence damage and power outages are just a few of the issues the agricultural industry is currently facing. Once floodwaters recede, staff will move from desktop assessments to on-ground work as part of Government's impact assessment response.
Biosecurity Tasmania has been promoting animal welfare messages to the public and is standing by to provide advice on flood-affected animals.
Some of our National Parks are closed to the public and they are being publicised on the PWS Facebook page and website. We will also be looking at remote infrastructure and environment in the coming week, once it is safe to do so.
The Environmental Protection Authority is working with the Department of Health and Human Services, Councils, Hydro and TasWater to address contaminated waters and deal with waste management matters.
For all emergency information including flood warnings, road closures and public health warnings, see the TasAlert website at www.alert.tas.gov.au while DPIPWE's website has been updated to draw together information relevant to our role in assessment and recovery.
As the recovery planning process progresses, additional staff resources may be called up depending on the nature of the Department's response. In all circumstances, and as always, safety is paramount. Please adhere to advice given by police and emergency services during this event.
Regards
John Whittington SECRETARY
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Subject: FW: Flood Warning - Jordan River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
-----Original Message----- From: Comms Operational User [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 9:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: BOM: Flood Warning - Jordan River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
IDT20614 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Minor Flood Warning for the Jordan River Issued at 9:56 am ESTRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE on Wednesday 8 June 2016 Flood Warning Number: 3 High levels of minor flooding will continue in the Jordan River around Mauriceton during Wednesday, after the Jordan River rose rapidly early on Tuesday morning.
Jordan River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Jordan River.
The Jordan River at Mauriceton peaked at 1.99 metres around 04:00 am Tuesday 07 June and is currently at 1.96 metres and steady. The Jordan River at Mauriceton is likely to remain around between 1.90 and 1.99 metres during Wednesday.
Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EST on Wednesday 08 June 2016.
Latest River Heights: Jordan River at Mauriceton, 1.96, Steady, 08:00 AM WED 08/06/16
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 216. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
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Subject: FW: Kimberley railway bridge, Mersey River Attachments: FBJMG_1465298199300Jpg
From: Dix, Andrew (DPIPWE) Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 12:30 PM To: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE)
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Subject: FW: Meander river gauges - strathbridge. Failure urgent
From: Stafford, Peter (DPIPWE) Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 2:27 PM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
Thanks Bryce and Jeff,
Yes aware your teams beenRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE dealing with issues all over the place as well, Peter
Sent from my Samsung G360G on the Telstra Mobile network
------Original message ------From: "Graham, Bryce (OPIPWE)"
Hi Peter, I have forwarded this to Jeff as his group are responsible for the sites. I am sure he has a plan We are well aware of the issue. Regards Bryce
-----Original Message----- From: Stafford, Peter (DPIPWE) Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 2: 14 PM To: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE) Cc: Christie, Hugh (DPIPWE); Weedon, Sue (DPIPWE); Gaby, John (DPIPWE) Subject: Meander river gauges - strathbridge. Failure urgent
Bryce,
Just received a call from John Gaby f rom Council contact 0448 690491
The gauge at strathbridge has apparently failed and collapsed, sink hole or something, and Council wants to discuss urgently re getting it out, or plan,
Can you or one of your Learn call on above number to determine exact issue.
Regards, Peter Stafford
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Subject: FW: FYI Attachments: Attachment-1.jpeg; ATT0000l.txt
-----Original Message----- From: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE) Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 2:43 PM To: Read, Martin (DPIPWE)
Hi Martin, I have spoken to the works supervisor from Meander Valley Council and he is keen to have any retrievable equipmentRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE removed today in order to repair the roadway around the bridge abutment. I have also just spoken to James and he is on his way to see if that can be safely done. If it is not safe then I believe that the council should remove the infrastructure as they see fit i.e excavate, which is likely to destroy any of the equipment inside the shed. For all we know it has probably been destroyed by the flood inundation anyway. I will keep you posted
Regards,
Jeff Chamberlain Section Head, Water Monitoring, Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment 13 St Johns Avenue, New Town, Hobart, 7008 Ph: 61653275 Mobile: 0417 048 889
-----Original Message----- From: Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE) Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 2:32 PM To: Chamberlain, Jeffrey (DPIPWE) Subject: FW: FYI
Things are worse than this morning
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Subject: FW: Flood Warning - South Esk River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
-----Original Message----- From: Comms Operational User [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 3:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: BOM: Flood Warning - South Esk River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
IDT20611 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Major Flood Warning for the South Esk River
Issued at 3:14 pm EST on Wednesday 8 June 2016 by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart. RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE Flood Warning Number: 24
Flooding has peaked in the South Esk, although major flooding continues in the lower reaches around Hadspen and Trevallyn Dam. Trevallyn Dam continues spilling down through Cataract Gorge through to Launceston.
Moderate flooding in the South Esk River about Llewellyn will continue during Wednesday.
A Major Flood Warning is current for the Meander River, a moderate flood warning is current for the Macquarie River and a Minor Flood Warning is current for the North Esk River.
Since 9AM Wednesday no significant rainfall has been recorded in the South Esk river catchment and no significant rainfall has been forecast during Wednesday.
Break O'Day River: River levels are below minor flood level in the Break O'Day catchment and continuing to fall.
South Esk River above Fingal: Minor flooding is continuing to ease in the South Esk River above Fingal.
St Pauls River: Minor flooding is occurring along the St Pauls River.
The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is currently at 1.92 metres and steady. The St Pauls River at Lewis Hill is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1. 70 m) during Wednesday.
South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn: Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Fingal to Llewellyn.
The South Esk River at Fingal is currently at 5.48 metres and falling. The South Esk River at Fingal is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.00 m) during Wednesday.
57 Assessed by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment under the Right to Information Act 2009 The South Esk River at Llewellyn is currently at 6.34 metres and falling. The South Esk River at Llewellyn is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Nile River: The Nile River levels are now below minor and are continuing to fall.
South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth: Minor flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Llewellyn to Perth.
The South Esk at Perth peaked at 9.62 metres around 03:00 pm Tuesday 07 June and is currently below the moderate flood level at 7.05 metres and falling. The South Esk at Perth is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.30 m) during Wednesday and Thursday.
South Esk River - Perth to Longford: Moderate flooding is occurring along the South Esk River - Perth to Longford.
The South Esk River at Longford peaked at 7.30 metres around 05:05 am Wednesday 08 June and is currentlyRTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE at 6.55 metres and falling. The South Esk River at Longford is expected to fall below the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Thursday morning.
South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn: Major flooding continues along the South Esk River around Hadspen and Lake Trevallyn as strong flows move downstream from the South Esk, Meander and Macquarie Rivers. Trevallyn Dam continues spilling down through Cataract Gorge through to Launceston.
The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond peaked at 131.10 metres around 08:00 am Wednesday 08 June and is currently at 130.81 metres and falling slowly. The South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond is expected to fall below the major flood level (130.80 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au. Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 06:00 pm EST on Wednesday 08 June 2016.
Latest River Heights: Meander River at Westwood Bridge, 10.45, Steady, 11 :09 PM TUE 07/06/16 Break O'Day River at Killymoon, 1.19, Steady, 02:00 PM WED 08/06/16 South Esk River at Upper Esk Road Bridge, 1.20, Steady, 12:15 PM WED 08/06/16 South Esk River at Mathinna, 1.65, Steady, 02:47 PM WED 08/06/16 South Esk River at Fingal, 5.38, Falling, 02:43 PM WED 08/06/16 St Pauls River at Lewis Hill, 1.90, Falling, 03:02 PM WED 08/06/16 St Pauls River above Avoca, 3.20, Falling, 02:00 PM WED 08/06/16 South Esk River at Llewellyn, 6.28, Falling, 02:30 PM WED 08/06/16 South Esk River at Perth, 7.05, Falling, 02:00 PM WED 08/06/16 South Esk River at Longford, 6.50, Falling, 02:57 PM WED 08/06/16 South Esk River at Trevallyn Pond, 130.81, Steady, 02:25 PM WED 08/06/16
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 216. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
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Subject: FW: Meander River@ Westwood bridge [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED) Attachments: Attachment-1.jpeg; ATT0000l.txt
-----Original Message----- From: @bom.gov.au] Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2016 3:41 PM To: @hydro.com.au>; @hydro.com.au>; Graham, Bryce (DPIPWE)
And this is why Westwood bridge station is not reporting. It is totally submerged. RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE
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Subject: FW: rainfall Attachments: rainfall.pdf
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1 61 Hydro Tasmania Page 1 c Hydro Assessed by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment under the Right to Information Act 2009 Tasmania Hydro Tasmania he power of natural thinking TimeStudio Report
597.1/110.00/1: PINE TREE RIVULET [AT LAKE HIGHWAY) - Rain (mm) 629.1/110.00/1: MACKENZIE LAKE [AT DAM] - Rain (mm) 509.1/110.00/1: GWENDY LAKE [Meteorological] - Rain (mm) 955.1/110.00/1: IRIS RIVER [Meteorological] - Rain (mm) RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE
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Subject: FW: Flood Warning - Meander River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
-----Original Message----- From: Comms Operational User [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 9 June 2016 9: 10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: BOM: Flood Warning - Meander River (TAS) [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
IDT20609 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Major Flood Warning for the Meander River
Issued at 9:09 am EST on Thursday 9 June 2016 by Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart. RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE Flood Warning Number: 32
[Reissued to update next issue warning time.]
Major flooding of the Meander River continues in the lower reaches around Westwood Bridge. River levels in the upper reaches of the Meander River are below flood levels and are continuing to ease.
Since 9 am Wednesday, up to 15 mm of rainfall has been reported about the Meander catchment. Further rainfall up to 20 mm is expected during Thursday morning before easing in the afternoon.
A moderate flood warning is current for the South Esk River and for the Macquarie River.
Strong and dangerous flows will remain a hazard over the next few days across the whole Meander catchment.
Meander River above Deloraine: The Meander River at Meander is below the minor flood level and continuing to ease.
Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge: The Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge is below the minor flood level and continuing to ease.
Meander River below Strathbridge: Major flooding is occurring along the Meander River below Strathbridge.
No observed data is available from Strathbridge but indications are that river levels have fallen below the moderate flood level during Wednesday evening. The Meander River at Strathbridge may fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Thursday.
The Meander River at Westwood Bridge at 11 PM Tuesday was 10.45 metres. This level is above the March 2011 flood level (10.0 metres). No new data has been received since this time. Much of this rise is being caused by inflows from the South Esk River. The Meander River at Westwood Bridge may fall below the major flood level (7.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.
1 63 Assessed by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment under the Right to Information Act 2009 Liffey River: River levels in the Liffey River peaked during Monday and will continue to fall.
Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Thursday 09 June 2016.
Latest River Heights: Meander River at Meander, 1.38, Steady, 09:00 AM THU 09/06/16 Meander River at Deloraine Railway Bridge, 1.28, Steady, 08:00 AM THU 09/06/16 Liffey River at Upstream West Channel, 1.12, Steady, 08:00 AM THU 09/06/16 Liffey River at Carrick, 1.03, Steady, 08:00 AM THU 09/06/16 RTI-DL-RELEASE-DPIPWE This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 216. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts.
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