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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMap 1 \u2013 Levee Protected area of Newstead to a 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) North Esk River flood event (Major Flood). Map 2 \u2013 Newstead area 1% AEP North Esk River flood if there is a failure of the levee system.A flood greater than 1% AEP the levee system will overtop the levee and increase the flood extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *AEP is a term used to the express the percentage of likelihood of a flood, of a given size or larger, occurring in a given year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Newstead is subject to flooding from the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Major flooding of the North Esk River is the greatest risk to Newstead area. Newstead sits in a significant floodplain area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The levee system helps to protect properties around Newstead. However, there is no guarantee they can withstand a major flood. Experiences in other countries show that levee failures can be gradual or sudden. Low lying parts of Newstead may flood quickly. Flood waters may isolate other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the levees failed, people’s lives could be at risk in Newstead as evacuation would be difficult. Roads in and around the suburb will be closed due to the levee. Some other routes around Launceston may also be flooded. Isolated areas would probably not have services such as power, gas, water and sewerage. These may take some time to restore after a major flood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The State Emergency Service, Tasmania Police and the City of Launceston have worked to identify Critical Decision Points (\u2018Trigger Points\u2019) for actions that will keep people safe in a major flood event. These are outline further in this document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the North Esk River is predicted to reach a certain flood height a directed mandatory evacuation will commence. If you stay, you could put yourselves and others at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If an evacuation is called, services such as electricity, gas and water will be cut to reduce hazards and protect assets so services can be restored as so as possible when flood waters go down. It is much better if you leave early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have pets, you should take your animals with you if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can, it is best to stay with family or friends in a safer place while your home is at risk of flooding. If you have nowhere to go, there is likely to be an evacuation centre opened. <\/strong> Keep checking TasALERT<\/a> or listen to ABC local radio during a flood event for important information on the location of the evacuation centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SES, City of Launceston and\/or Tasmania Police can also provide information on where to go and how you can get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In such flooding events, some areas may also be isolated due to flooding of the low lying areas, roads may have flood waters across them. It is dangerous to drive through flooded roads, particularly in isolated areas. It is recommended to find an alternative route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the levees fail or are overtopped, people who did not evacuate early when directed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check TasALERT.com<\/a> for key information during a flood event<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) flood event has a 1% chance of occurring any given year. You can expect to see a flood of this frequency at least once in your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Launceston has a long history of flooding. Since European settlement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the map to see whether your home or business is likely to be at risk during a flood or in a levee protected area. The risks to your home or business may be potential inundation, or the loss of utility services and isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The North Esk river has pre-determined critical decision points for an evacuation to be declared. Tasmania Police and SES will issue the evacuation notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evacuation trigger –<\/strong> Water volume flowing at the North Esk River at Corra Linn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The BoM issue Flood Warnings<\/strong> with specific flood heights for the North Esk River. Flood gauges along the rivers provide warnings of flood heights and the possible impacts in Launceston. Tides can also add to the flooding risk around Newstead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n *What is a cumec of water? – One cumec equals one cubic meter of water flowing past a point in one second. One cubic meter of water equals one thousand litres and weighs one tonne.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
*AEP is a term used to the express the percentage of likelihood of a flood, of a given size or larger, occurring in a given year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d2tv960yzi0spr.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Newstead-Levee-Breached-with-Legend-960x1024.jpg\")
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Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Forecasts, Warnings, and Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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