Flood Update 1000hrs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exceptionally heavy rain has fallen across North-West and Northern Tasmania over the past 24 hours, with flood peaks at some locations may reach levels experienced in June 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SES Acting Director Leon Smith said that an Emergency \u2013 Prepare to Evacuate warning is in place for Redwater Creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evacuation Centres have been set up at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Railton \u2013 Railton \u2018Green Shed\u2019, 52 Crockers Street, Railton<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Latrobe Memorial Hall \u2013 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cApproximately 90 residences may be affected by floodwaters in Railton and surrounds in the coming hours,\u201d Mr Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emergency services are well prepared, with a State Operations Centre and two Regional Operations Centres stood up to monitor, prepare and respond to the weather event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has advised that this a significant rain event that will impact the north and north west of the state until Friday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Smith said that SES crews are working to assist residents with affected communities, particularly in Railton and surrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSES is being supported by TFS and is working closely with other agencies including the Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania Police and Municipal Councils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bureau has a current Severe Weather Warning which forecasts heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding for northern Tasmania today. Locally intense rainfall which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is also likely over inland parts of northwest Tasmania during this period particularly about the western Tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s so important that people listen to the warnings and take action to keep themselves safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRemember that Tasmania Police has advised that if you are in the affected area, you should reconsider non-essential travel. This is important to minimise traffic on the roads and for the safety of motorists.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trees are likely to come down as a result of the forecast for damaging winds, adding to the treacherous conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEveryone needs to be aware of the forecast and the current weather conditions and make final preparations to their property if it is safe to do so. It\u2019s possible that properties in some areas of north and north western Tasmania may become isolated during the weather event.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou need to review your household emergency kit and flood emergency plan, including evacuation triggers, and move livestock to higher ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf predicted rainfall patterns reach forecast levels, townships across northern Tasmania will be impacted such as Railton, Latrobe, Wivenhoe, Burnie, and Sheffield will be impacted,\u201d said Acting Director Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a dynamic situation of significance that we are monitoring, but inevitably we will see flooding in some areas within the forecast areas over the coming days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flood Watch and Act \u2013 Prepare Now warnings are also in place for the following rivers and creeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Mersey River<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Western Creek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Dampers Creek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Mole Creek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Lobster Rivulet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Leven River<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 North Esk River<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Forth River<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Meander River<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 North Esk River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Areas that may see inundated properties and blocked access routes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Latrobe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Railton<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Forth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Deloraine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Kimberley<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Mole Creek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Chudleigh<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Forth below Wilmot<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Mersey from Liena to Latrobe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 North Esk from Corra Linn to Tamar, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Ouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI encourage the community to keep up-to-date with the weather and flood warnings from the official emergency sources \u2013 including warnings on the TasALERT and Bureau of Meteorology sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUtilise resources on the SES website and plan to make decisions safely. This is forecast to be an event of significance and emergency services are prepared to assist the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you have any concerns about the current situation, make a decision to leave early.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The State Emergency Service received three Requests for Assistance, however these issues were minor and only required advice (eg, water leaking through a light fixture), and people are encouraged to be aware of the preparation resources available on the SES website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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