Riverine flooding information for communities and properties on the lower Meander and South Esk Rivers
Version 1.0 January 2026
若要更詳細地查看地圖，, 查看塔斯馬尼亞策略性洪水圖.
If the South Esk River or the Meander River have a major flood, people who live in
- Hadspen
- Blackstone Heights
- Travellers Rest, or
- surrounding areas
may experience flooded roads, driveways, parks and fields.
Livestock kept near the river may be at risk and farm infrastructure like pumps and tractors should be moved to safety. People who live on the river should relocate any equipment, boats or pontoons that can be moved.
In Hadspen, there are some properties that could flood in the south of town, near where the Meander and the South Esk meet. The Lions Club Reserve will likely flood, along with the boat ramp and playground. Houses and roads near Beams Hollow may also flood. The stormwater systems in this part of Hadspen have been known to back up.
In Blackstone Heights, Blackstone Park will likely flood. Very heavy rain could cause landslips along the river, possibly affecting houses. There may also be flooding on the main access roads, Panorama Rd and Blackstone Rd, causing temporary isolation. It is possible that Meander Valley Rd could flood, isolating Travellers Rest.
Intense rainfall can cause flash flooding or overland flow. This kind of flooding is hard to predict and depends on where the rain falls.
The maps in this guide show the level of flooding that has a 1% chance of happening any year, known as the annual exceedance probability (AEP). You are likely to experience flooding such as that shown in the maps in your lifetime. Tasmanians need to prepare for flood events that may not happen often as well as the minor flooding they may have experienced.
Even if your home is not inundated, you should be prepared for isolation plus potential power and telecommunications outages.
Roads that could be flooded include:
- Meander Valley Rd
- Westwood Rd, at the bridge
- Blackstone Rd
- Panorama Rd
Depending on where the rain falls and how heavy it is, minor roads and driveways throughout this area may also be impassable. Travel in the area is likely to be difficult or impossible until roads are clear.
If you are safe at home or elsewhere, it is usually best you stay where you are until the flooding subsides, unless there is an emergency. If you need to evacuate, you should leave early, before flood waters rise.
Listen to ABC local radio 91.7FM for warnings and advice or check TasALERT.com.
To see the maps in detail, 查看塔斯馬尼亞策略性洪水圖 on the SES website.
您有洪水風險嗎？
This area has seen large floods in recent years, including 2022 and 2016. Roads, bridges and houses flooded.
我應該做什麼？
- 檢查地圖，看看您的住宅或企業是否可能遭受洪水侵襲。.
- 評估您的住家或公司，並做好準備以盡量減少潛在的洪水損害。.
- 檢查您是否能在洪水期間安全地抵達家中、工作地點或學校。.
- 準備一份居家緊急計畫。考慮是否需要在大水來臨前撤離。請參閱 為緊急情況做好準備 – 為個人和家庭準備應急措施的指南。.
- If you are a primary producer, the Farm Flood Readiness Kit provides advice on preparing for a flood to help protect your business and stock.
- 如果你可能被隔離且必須取得服務，你可能需要提早撤離。.
- If you are camping in a flood prone area, make sure you stay informed and move to higher ground early if a flood is likely.
No two floods are the same. Floods like the one shown in the map or worse will occur again.
If you live in a low-lying area you may be at risk of flooding. Even if your home is safe, you may need to detour around flooded areas. Never drive through or enter flood waters.
Knowing what to do can save your life and help protect your property. Preparing a Home Emergency Plan is one of the best ways to prepare.
Include weather and rainfall triggers for action in your Home Emergency Plan.
中央氣象局預報、警報與觀測
本局發佈 洪水警报、恶劣天气警报和/或雷暴警报，可能因强降雨引发山洪暴发 每當 大雨 可能會在某個區域出現。從發布預警到豪雨發生的時間，可能從一小時到二十四小時不等。.
Whenever rain that may lead to flooding along the Jordan River is expected, the Bureau will issue:
- A Flood Watch – a “heads up” early advice of forecast weather that may lead to flooding
- A Flood Warning – giving a prediction of when flooding is likely to develop at gauge locations and possibly forecasting the likely peak river level. Warnings are updated regularly.
SES and the Bureau will issue warnings when the Jordan River reaches the following levels.
Whenever rain that may lead to flooding along the Huon River is expected, the Bureau will issue warnings when the river reaches specific heights.
South Esk River
| River gauges | Alert | Minor | Moderate | Major |
| Fingal | 2.7m | 4.0m | 5.0m | 7.0m |
| Llewellyn | 2.7m | 4.0m | 5.0m | 8.5m |
| Perth | 4.3m | 7.2m | 8.9m | |
| Longford | 3.5m | 5.9m | 7.0m | |
| Trevallyn Pond Height AHD) | 128.2m | 129.9m | 130.9m | |
| Trevallyn Pond (Flow in Cumecs) | 420cu | 1400cu | 2250cu |
Meander River
Whenever rain that may lead to flooding along the Huon River is expected, the Bureau will issue warnings when the river reaches specific heights.
| River gauges | Alert | Minor | Moderate | Major |
| Meander | 1.8m | 2.0m | 3.0m | 3.5m |
| Deloraine Bridge | 2.0m | 2.5m | 3.0m | |
| Strathbridge | 5.0m | 6.5m | 7.0m | |
| Westwood Bridge | 4.0m | 6.0m | 7.0m |
雨量觀測 at Meander, Deloraine, Launceston, Westwood Bridge and other rain gauges in the upper South Esk River can indicate possible flood risks to Hadspen and surrounds. Given the short warning times, it is best to act on the predictive BoM warnings rather than wait for any flood alerts during rainfall.
這 NW Tasmania (West Takone) Radar is useful to be aware in real-time where heavy rainfall is falling. Radar Rainfall estimates can also fill in gaps in areas where there are no rainfall stations.
了解警告和關鍵資訊
隨時留意周遭狀況。定期查看天氣預報、觀測數據和警報。.
- TasALERT.com
- 您當地的 ABC 電台 或
- 這 氣象局 網站.
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建議 (黃色)： 已發生事件。目前沒有立即危險。請隨時更新最新情況，以防局勢變動。. |
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觀察與行動（橘色）： 威脅等級升高。情勢正在改變，您現在就必須採取行動保護您和您的家人。 |
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緊急警告（紅色）： 緊急警報為最高級別的警報。您可能身處危險之中，需要立即採取行動。任何延誤都可能危及您的生命。. |
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社群更新（藍色）： 針對特定事件或事故，向受影響社群提供的具體資訊和最新消息。. |
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事件（白色）： 事件是緊急警報發布前的初步發生。一旦事件被報告，TasALERT 就會發布基本資訊，包括事件的類型和地點。. |
更多資訊請參閱 www.ses.tas.gov.au/warnings/ .
洪水水位
While no two floods are the same, the following describes what you can expect at different flood levels around the area. Even if your property is not flooded, you need to think about access. Different levels of rainfall can cause flooding depending on its intensity, duration and how wet the ground is beforehand and where the rain falls.
小範圍淹水
A minor flood can inundate parks, riverside areas, low lying paddocks and some yards. Stock should be moved for their safety. There may also be flooding across some minor roads.
中度洪水
There is more extensive flooding of agricultural land and some buildings may be impacted to above floor height. Bridges may become flooded and some properties may be isolated for a few hours as minor roads are closed. Properties and businesses in the south of Hadspen may be at risk.
嚴重洪水
If there is major flooding along the South Esk River there may be flooding in low-lying areas close to the river.
A major flood on the South Esk River means the river height is approaching 7m at Longford. If the major flood is occurring in the Meander, the river height will be 7m at Westwood Bridge.
Depending on where heavy rain falls there may also be flash flooding in the urban areas of Hadspen and Blackstone Heights. This kind of flooding is more difficult to predict and can depend on the stormwater system.
Major flooding could be caused by 30mm in one hour, or 100mm over 24 hours in Hadspen, for example.
了解你的風險，做好準備，盡可能降低風險，與他人聯繫，保持警惕並安全行動。.
洪水之前
1. 認識你的風險
塔斯馬尼亞經常發生洪水，可能造成廣泛且嚴重的損害。在過去 200 年裡，塔斯馬尼亞有 78 人死於與洪水相關的事件。本指南旨在幫助您了解您所在地區的洪水風險。.
2. 準備您的家戶
制定包含風暴和洪水應變計畫
思考一下在風暴或洪水來襲時你會怎麼做，意味著你準備得更充分，每個人都會更安全。制定一個家庭中的每個人都理解的緊急計畫。有檢查表可以幫助你思考你的計畫——請參閱 為緊急情況做好準備 – 為個人和家庭準備應急措施的指南。.
定期檢查您的計劃，並讓家中的每個人都設想一次可能影響您家的洪水情況來進行測試。.
準備一個緊急救生包
準備好了
- 電池供電的收音機和手電筒，備用電池
- 重要資訊，例如您的緊急應變計畫
- 緊急電話號碼列表
- 食物和水
- 急救箱
- 橡膠手套或堅固的皮革手套
需要時打包
- 暖和的衣服、結實的鞋子或靴子
- 藥品、眼鏡或其他必需品
- 手機和充電器
- 寵物食品和他們需要的任何其他東西
- 照片和特別紀念品
- 錢
- 重要文件，例如
- 保險文件
- 護照與
- 出生證明
定期測試收音機和手電筒的電池。.
3. 在可能的情況下，降低您遭受洪水侵襲的風險
- 在購買、維護或開發房地產時，請考慮風暴、洪水和其他災害。.
- 修剪或移除您家中、商家或您家附近有電力線的樹木和樹枝。.
- 保持您的排水溝和排水管暢通。.
4. 與他人建立聯繫
認識你的鄰居並參與你的社區。一個緊密的社區，在緊急情況下更安全、更有韌性，並有助於每個人在事後更好地恢復。檢查家人和鄰居是否安全，並了解正在發生的事情。.
期間
5. Keep up to date
隨時留意周遭狀況。定期查看天氣預報、觀測數據和警報。.
- TasALERT.com
- 您當地的 ABC 電台 或
- 這 氣象局 網站.
6. Act Safe
- 監督兒童.
- 為可能的停電、停水或斷網做好準備。.
- 檢查您的緊急救助包是否已準備就緒。.
- 切勿靠近淹水區域，例如排水溝。. 永不 在洪水中有行走、玩耍、骑行或开车。你無法確定水下有什麼，或水有多深、流速有多快。20公分的湍急的洪水就很容易將人沖走並淹死。洪水可能很危險。.
您的房屋可能發生淹水時
- 將家居物品放在高處，以盡量減少潛在損壞。.
- 如果安全的話，請關閉水電和瓦斯。.
- 一種防止污水倒灌回屋內的好方法是將沙包放入塑膠袋中，然後用它們來堵塞馬桶、蓋住排水孔和水槽。.
- 趁你還能安全脫困時趕快離開。.
如果你需要疏散
- 請遵循 SES / 塔斯馬尼亞警方的建議。.
- 帶上你的緊急求生包。.
- 前往朋友或家人較安全的地方，或前往疏散中心。.
- 讓別人知道你去了哪裡。.
照顧好你的動物
在緊急情況下，您有責任照顧您的動物。如果您有寵物和其他動物，在洪水或其他緊急情況下，疏散的時間會更長。在洪水可能上漲之前，請及時將牲畜移離易受洪水影響的地區。更多資訊請參閱
請避免在風暴期間和風暴之後旅行
- 不要去觀光。觀光客會延誤緊急服務並造成事故。.
- 注意危險，例如
- 路面积水
- 損壞的電力線
- 山崩
- 損壞的道路
- 倒下的樹木或屋頂鐵片。.
- 切勿駕車通過淹水區域。洪水中的大多數死亡和救援事件都與駕車通過淹水區域有關。.
- 緩慢行駛，並在不受洪水影響的道路上打開頭燈。.
之後
- 請持續收聽 ABC 地方電台的最新消息、道路重新開放、社區會議等資訊。.
- 如果您離開家，請勿在聯邦緊急事務局 (SES) 或塔斯馬尼亞警方告知您安全之前回家。.
- 注意道路上的危險，例如路面上的泥沙或碎屑、道路/橋樑損壞以及正在進行清理和修復工作的工人。.
如果您的房屋已受損
- 在檢查損壞時，請待在地面。小心掉落的樹木、碎玻璃、鬆動的屋頂或其它危險物品。.
- 穿著堅固的靴子、手套和防護服。.
- 請使用手電筒，切勿在受洪水影響的建築物內使用火柴或蠟燭。.
- 將所有飲用水煮沸，直到被告知自來水再次安全為止。.
- 在經註冊電工或燃氣技師測試安全之前，請勿開啟電力或燃氣。.
- 如果您的房屋受損，需要暫時住在其他地方，請攜帶您的緊急應變包和寵物一同前往。
- 如安全，請拍攝任何損壞的照片，並聯繫您的保險公司。.
- 監督兒童.
- 檢查鄰居是否安好。.
如需更多資訊，請前往 www.ses.tas.gov.au .
保持獲取最新資訊及更多詳盡資料
Current warnings (TasALERT) TasALERT.com
氣象局 (BoM) bom.gov.au/tas/warnings
Emergency Broadcasters ABC 91.7FM
TASSES 社交媒體 facebook.com/sestasmania
Preparing for Flood Emergencies ses.tas.gov.au/ flood-plan/
Meander Valley Council meander.tas.gov.au 6393 5300
國家接力服務 (NRS) relayservice.gov.au
