{"id":7019,"date":"2022-08-02T14:41:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T04:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ses.tas.gov.au\/?page_id=7019"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T02:29:32","slug":"railton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ses.tas.gov.au\/ms\/flood-plan\/railton\/","title":{"rendered":"Railton flood guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Riverine flooding information for Redwater Creek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Version 2.0 January 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flood-map-overview.png\" alt=\"Railton flood map overview 1% and 2% AEP\" class=\"wp-image-10280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flood-map-overview.png 877w, https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flood-map-overview-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flood-map-overview-768x539.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To see the maps in more detail,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ses.tas.gov.au\/ms\/floodmaps\/\">see the Tasmanian Strategic Flood Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you at risk of flood?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Railton is at risk of flooding from high flows in Redwater Creek or from intense rainfall in the catchment, with the potential for greater impacts when the two occur together. Due to the rapid catchment response, flooding can develop quickly during rain events, causing serious impacts in the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flooding can cut off parts of Railton. It may be hard to leave or get help for some time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floodwaters might divide the town. It may be difficult to reach evacuation centres or essential services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may not be easy to move emergency supplies and sandbags once flooding starts and roads become cut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If flooding is likely, residents should take action early, such as sandbagging and moving to safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There may be no warnings issued for flash flooding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Could Flooding Happen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flash flooding can happen with little warning, especially after heavy or ongoing rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flash flooding may begin 2 to 6 hours after significant rain. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is Most at Risk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People living in low-lying areas or near Redwater Creek.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residents who have moved to Railton more recently and may not be familiar with local flood risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Older residents or those who need help with daily activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Act<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should act if the following rainfall is recorded at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/products\/IDT60801\/IDT60801.94955.shtml\">Sheffield School Farm weather station<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20mm in 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>38mm in 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50mm in 3 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the map to see whether your home or business is at risk of being flooded. If it is, you should have a plan for leaving during a flood event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check if you can safely get to or from your home, work, or school during a flood. If you need to leave during a flood, make sure your route is safe or leave early before floodwaters rise. If you need to evacuate during a flood, make sure your route is safe and think about:<ul><li>where you would go<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>how you could get there<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>what you need to take.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare your home or business to reduce possible flood damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a Home Emergency Plan. See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-Ready-Emergency_Digital_7-Oct-2024-ART.pdf\">Get Ready for Emergencies<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A guide for individuals and households to prepare for emergencies .&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a business in the area, you should have a plan that covers flooding.&nbsp; Business Tasmania can help\u2013 see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.business.tas.gov.au\/managing\/risk_management\">www.business.tas.gov.au\/managing\/risk_management<\/a> .&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During a flood event, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.tas.gov.au\/\">TasALERT.com<\/a> or listen to ABC local radio to find out about evacuation centres or other places to shelter.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TasALERT\u2019s risk ready tool also lets you check your property\u2019s exposure to a range of hazards. See alert.tas.gov.au\/get-ready\/risk-ready\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floods like the one shown on the map, or worse, will occur again. No two floods are the same.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you live in a low-lying area or near a watercourse, your house may flood. Even if your home is safe, you may need to detour around flooded areas or your road access may be cut.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Never drive into or enter flood waters. Roads and bridges may be washed out or unsafe. Avoid travel during floods.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowing what to do can save your life and help protect your property. Having a Home Emergency Plan is one of the best ways to prepare. Decide on weather and rainfall triggers for when to act.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Railton\u2019s past history of flooding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Railton has a history of significant flooding, including in 1876, 1894, 1929, 1970, 1973, 2011 and 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2011 flood was similar in magnitude to an event with an Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) of approximately 1%, meaning it has about a 1 in 100 chance of occurring in any given year. This event inundated 60 houses and 14 businesses, and caused widespread disruption to roads and streets throughout the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In past floods, people from Railton have been trapped by flood waters in their cars and on their house roofs. Flooding of Redwater Creek in Railton often occurs at the same time as flooding of other water courses in the area, including the Mersey River and the Dasher River. This means that the roads between Railton and other towns such as Sheffield and Latrobe can be flooded and damaged. Emergency Services from other towns may not be able to access Railton in a flood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flooding-image-2016-source-WMA-Water.jpg\" alt=\"Images of Railton in flood 2016 (source: WMA water)\" class=\"wp-image-10281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flooding-image-2016-source-WMA-Water.jpg 642w, https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flooding-image-2016-source-WMA-Water-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image: Railton in flood 2016 (source: WMA Water)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand the warnings and key information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep aware of what is happening around you. Check forecasts, observations and warnings regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.TasALERT.com\">TasALERT.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2019-01-26\/frequency-map-1\/10753108?nw=0\">your local ABC radio station<\/a> or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>yang <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/water\/floods\/floodWarningServices.shtml\">Bureau of Meteorology\u2019s<\/a> website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6832\" style=\"width: 60px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Flood-yellow.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;<strong>Advice (Yellow):<\/strong> an incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6837\" style=\"width: 60px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Flood-orange.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><strong>Watch and Act (Orange):<\/strong> There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6834\" style=\"width: 60px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Flood-red.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><strong>Emergency Warning (Red):<\/strong> An Emergency Warning is the highest level of warning. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-6833\" style=\"width: 60px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Community-UpdateBlue.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><strong>Community update (Blue):<\/strong> Specific information and updates for affected communities regarding a particular event or incident.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"54\" class=\"wp-image-6836\" style=\"width: 60px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Incidentwhite.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><strong>Incident (White):<\/strong> an incident is the initial occurrence of an event before it becomes an emergency warning. As soon as an incident is reported, TasALERT publishes basic information including the type and location of incident.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flood levels at Railton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe Weather Warnings and Flood Watches can forecast the amount of rain likely in an area. See detailed rain forecasts for Railton on the MetEye page on the BoM website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/tas\/forecasts\/railton.shtml\">www.bom.gov.au\/tas\/forecasts\/railton.shtml<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24 hour rainfall totals at Railton can help you estimate how much flooding could occur. Flooding can also occur if a large amount of rain falls quickly in a short time, or it rains for days in a row.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While no two floods are the same, the following describes what you can expect at different flood levels around Railton. Even if your property is not flooded, you need to think about access routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10% AEP (10% chance of occurring in any year)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential rainfall trigger: About <strong>54 mm of rain in 6 hours @ <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/products\/IDT60801\/IDT60801.94955.shtml#other_formats\">Sheffield School Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What might happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Around 80 homes and businesses could flood. This includes parts of Crockers Sr, Esplanade, Foster St, Giblin St, Kimberley Rd, Latrobe Rd and Morrison St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local roads such as Dowbiggin, Foster, Giblin Morrison Crockers, Esplanade, Railton, New Bed and Native Plains Roads may be affected by floodwater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important places like the fire station, service station, childcare centre, Telstra exchange and some shops could flood or become isolated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With roads and railway lines cut, travel in and out of town may be affected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts of the town could be cut off from each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2% AEP (2% chance of occurring in any year)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential rainfall trigger: About <strong>80 mm of rain in 6 hours <\/strong>@ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/products\/IDT60801\/IDT60801.94955.shtml#other_formats\">Sheffield School Farm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What might happen, as per 10% AEP plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flooding spreads further around the town. Around 95 homes and businesses may be flooded or isolated. This includes some properties in Dowbiggin and Calder St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some parts of Leake St and King St may flood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1% AEP (1% chance of occurring in any year)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential rainfall trigger: About <strong>86 mm of rain in 6 hours<\/strong> @ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/products\/IDT60801\/IDT60801.94955.shtml#other_formats\">Sheffield School Farm<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Widespread flooding with around 100 houses at risk being flooded, similar to 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some unflooded homes may be isolated due to surrounding water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sewerage treatment plant near King Street may flood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Railton could be isolated for longer periods of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-town-centre-flood-map.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-town-centre-flood-map.png 876w, https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-town-centre-flood-map-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-town-centre-flood-map-768x541.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flood-map-showing-areas-of-potential-isolation-during-flooding.png\" alt=\"Railton flood map showing areas of potential isolation during flood events\" class=\"wp-image-10283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flood-map-showing-areas-of-potential-isolation-during-flooding.png 837w, https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flood-map-showing-areas-of-potential-isolation-during-flooding-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Railton-flood-map-showing-areas-of-potential-isolation-during-flooding-768x543.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Know your risk, get ready, reduce risk where you can, connect with others, stay alert and act safe.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before a flood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Know your risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flooding often happens in Tasmania and can cause widespread and significant damage. In the past 200 years there have been 78 flood related deaths in Tasmania. This guide is to help you understand flood risk in your area. Familiarise yourself with evacuation routes or higher places that will be safer from flooding, noting a flood event in Railton is unlikely to last more than 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Prepare your household<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Have an emergency plan that covers storms and floods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking about what you would do in a storm or flood means you are more prepared and everyone is safer. Have an emergency plan that everyone in your household understands. There are checklists to help you think through your plan \u2013 see <a href=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Get-Ready-Emergency_Digital_7-Oct-2024-ART.pdf\">Get Ready for Emergencies<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A guide for individuals and households to prepare for emergencies.&nbsp;<br>Check your plan regularly and test it by everyone in the household thinking through a flooding scenario that may affect your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare and emergency kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Go<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery powered radio and torch, spare batteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important information, such as your emergency plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A list of emergency numbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food and water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First aid kit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubber or strong leather gloves<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack when needed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm clothes, sturdy shoes or boots<br><br>Medicine, glasses or other essential items<br><br>Mobile phone and phone charger<br><br>Pet food and anything else they need<br><br>Photos and special keepsakes<br><br>Important documents, for example<br>&#8211; insurance papers<br>&#8211; passports and<br>&#8211; birth certificates<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly test batteries in radios and torches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Reduce your risk from flooding where you can<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think about storms, flooding and other hazards when buying, maintaining or developing property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trim or remove trees and branches overhanging your home, business or near powerlines on your property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your gutters and drains clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Connect with others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Know your neighbours and get involved in your community.&nbsp; A connected community is a safer and more resilient community in an emergency and can help everyone recover better afterwards. Check that family and neighbours are safe and aware of what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.  Keep up to date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep aware of what is happening around you. Check forecasts, observations and warnings regularly.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alert.tas.gov.au\/\">TasALERT<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2019-01-26\/frequency-map-1\/10753108?nw=0\">your local ABC radio station<\/a> or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>yang <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/water\/floods\/floodWarningServices.shtml\">Bureau of Meteorology\u2019s<\/a> website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.  Act Safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supervise children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for possible power, water or internet outages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your emergency kit is ready to go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep clear of flooded areas such as drains. <strong>NEVER<\/strong>&nbsp;walk, play, ride or drive in floodwater. You can\u2019t always see what is under the water or how deep or fast-moving the water is. It is easy to be swept away and drown in as little as 20cm of fast-moving water. Flood water can be dangerous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">When your home may be flooded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put household items up high to minimise possible damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the electricity and gas if it is safe to do so.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A great way to stop sewerage flowing back into your home is to place sandbags inside plastic bags and use them to block toilets and cover drains and sinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave while you can get out safely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">If you need to evacuate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the advice from SES \/ Tasmania Police. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take your emergency kit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to friends or family in a safer place or an evacuation centre.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let others know where you have gone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Look after your animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for your animals in an emergency. If you have pets and other animals it will take you longer to evacuate in a flood or other emergency. Move livestock from flood prone areas well before flood waters may rise.&nbsp; For more information see <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.rspca.org.au\/knowledge-base\/what-preparations-should-i-make-for-my-pets-in-case-of-an-emergency\/\">RSPCA\u2019s guidance on preparing for animals in an emergency<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au\/services\/my-community\/community-safety\/emergency-pet-plan\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au\/services\/my-community\/community-safety\/emergency-pet-plan\/\">Huon Valley Council&#8217;s advice on preparing an emergency pet plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>yang <a href=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primary-producer-flood-readiness-kit.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primary-producer-flood-readiness-kit.pdf\">Primary producer farm flood readiness toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Avoid travelling during and after storms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not go sightseeing. Sightseers delay emergency services and cause accidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch out for hazards such as\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>water over roads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>damaged powerlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>landslides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>damaged roads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>falling trees or roofing iron.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never drive through flood waters. Most deaths and rescues in floods are from people driving through flood waters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive slowly and turn your headlights on roads not affected by flood waters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep listening for ABC Local Radio updates, road re-openings, community meetings, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you left your home, do not return home until SES or Tasmania Police tell you it is safe to do so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of road hazards, such as mud or debris on the road, damaged roads\/bridges and crews working on clean-up and repairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">If your home has been damaged<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay at ground level while checking for damage. Be careful of fallen trees, broken glass, loose roofing or other hazards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear strong boots, gloves and protective clothes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a torch, never use matches or candles inside flood affected buildings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boil all drinking water until you are told the tap water is safe again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not turn on electricity or gas until  it is tested by a licensed electrician or gas fitter for safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your home is damaged and you need to stay somewhere else, take your emergency kit and pets with you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take photos of any damage if safe for you to do so and contact your insurance company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervise children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check neighbours are okay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ses.tas.gov.au\/ms\/\">www.ses.tas.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Staying informed and further information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/alert.tas.gov.au\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">Current warnings (TasAlert)<\/a> &#8211; TasALERT.com or download the TasALERT App to your phone: <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.tas.gov.au\/about-app\">alert.tas.gov.au\/about-app<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bom.gov.au\/tas\/warnings\">Biro Meteorologi<\/a> (BoM) bom.gov.au\/tas\/warnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency Broadcasters ABC East Devonport 100.5FM or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/northtas\/live\/\">listen online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TASSES Social Media <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sestasmania\">facebook.com\/sestasmania<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ses.tas.gov.au\/ms\/plan-prepare\/flood\/\">Preparing for Flood Emergencies <\/a>&#8211; www.ses.tas.gov.au\/flood-plan\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentish.tas.gov.au\/community\/floods\">Kentish Council<\/a>   www.kentish.tas.gov.au  6491 0200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/relayservice.gov.au\">Perkhidmatan Geganti Kebangsaan<\/a> (NRS) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed in partnership with Kentish Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The maps show potential flooding risks from consistent levels of rainfall across catchments, such as a 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP).&nbsp; In flooding events, rainfall is likely to be more inconsistent across a catchment, so these flood maps should be considered indicative only.&nbsp; The mapped areas of flood risk show higher probability of inundation. Other areas have lower probability of flooding, but in severe and rare events (rarer than 1%AEP), other lower areas may be also at risk of inundation<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The information in this guide is current at the date of publication. While every effort has been taken to ensure the validity and accuracy of the data presented, the State Emergency Service does not take responsibility for data error or omission. Please see the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tas.gov.au\/codi\">Tasmanian Government\u2019s Copyright and Disclaimer Statement<\/a> for more details<\/em>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riverine flooding information for Redwater Creek Version 2.0 January 2026 To see the maps in more detail,&nbsp;see the Tasmanian Strategic Flood Maps. Are you at risk of flood? 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