SES supporting flood risk management in Tasmania

Flooding is a natural process – but floods can cost communities if the risk is not properly managed. Flooding is one of the highest risk natural hazards that pose a threat to Tasmania. Flooding was the second most costly natural hazard between 1967 and 2005, with the average annual cost of flooding in Tasmania estimated to be $6.9 million.

SES supports flood risk management to reduce Tasmanians’ exposure to flood risks.

Tasmanian Strategic Flood Mapping Project

The project was developed following severe floods in 2016. Such events make it clear that it is critical to have an understanding of flood risks. Then we can effectively invest in recovery and increase community resilience to future flood events. See

See the flood maps via ListMAP or download to access the flood layers directly in your GIS software (viewing and interrogating ONLY).

For ArcGIS Pro

https://services.thelist.tas.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Public/SES_FloodMapping/MapServer

    1. Go to Insert > Connections > New WMS Server.
    2. Paste the WMS URL and click OK.
    3. Add the desired layers to your map from the Catalog pane.

For QGIS

https://services.thelist.tas.gov.au/arcgis/services/Public/SES_FloodMapping/MapServer/WMSServer

    1. Go to Layer > Add Layer > Add WMS/WMTS Layer.
    2. Click New, enter a name and paste the WMS URL.
    3. Click OK, then Connect to view available layers.

For MapInfo Professional

https://services.thelist.tas.gov.au/arcgis/services/Public/SES_FloodMapping/MapServer/WMSServer

  1. Go to the Home tab and click Open Web Map (or Open WMS).
  2. Click Add Server and paste the WMS URL.
  3. Click OK to save the server.
  4. Select the server and click Connect.
  5. Choose the desired layers and click Add Layers to load them into your map.

Request flood data.

For other enquiries please email floodmap@ses.tas.gov.au.

Flood plain risk assessment guidelines for councils

The Floodplain Risk Assessment Guidelines for Municipal Councils in Tasmania are for municipal councils and municipal emergency management committees in areas with significant risks posed by flooding hazards. They help when conducting detailed specific flood risk assessments that may be required to compliment municipal level all-hazards risk assessments, and identify options to treat risks.

The guidelines summarise a method for the assessment of floodplain risks that are consistent with the revised 2015 National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines (NERAG) and Managing the Floodplain: a guide to best practice in flood risk management in Australia. If you require these documents in a different format, email us at floodmap@ses.tas.gov.au.

For further information on the guidelines contact the SES Emergency Management Unit.

Support for councils’ detail flood studies

SES has developed guidelines for Tasmanian councils to conduct detailed flood studies.  For a copy of these guidelines, please email floodmap@ses.tas.gov.au.

Detailed local flood studies grants program for municipal councils

SES runs a funding program to assist municipal councils fund more detailed local flood studies in areas of identified need. The studies will be consistent with national best practice guidelines. For further information, please email ses@ses.tas.gov.au or phone 03 6173 2700

Supporting land use planning and building control policy for flood risk management

SES provides advice on land use planning issues and flood risk exposure to councils and the State Planning Office.

SES with the State Planning Office and the Director of Building Control are currently developing guidance to amend Tasmanian land use planning and building control arrangement to help reduce future flood risk exposure.

Further Information

You can get further information on the Tasmanian Flood Map Project by contacting the State Emergency Service on 03 6173 2700 or floodmap@ses.tas.gov.au.