Tasmanians in the state’s north are being warned of possible flooding as heavy rain and strong winds continue.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued upgraded a flood watch for the Mersey River catchment, with moderate rainfall with isolated heavier falls causing river level rises and minor flooding along the river.
“Further rainfall is forecast for the Mersey catchment for the next few days as a series of fronts cross the state,” the BOM warn.
“Further rises are possible with the forecast rainfall.”
Moderate flooding is possible at Kimberley from Friday afternoon, while minor flooding may occur along the river above Liena and in Latrobe township.
The Mersey River at Liena is currently at 2.26 metres and rising, below the minor flood level of 2.40 metres.
It is expected to peak around the minor flood level later this morning.
The river at Kimberley is currently at 2.48 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
It may reach the moderate flood level of 3.30 metres on Friday afternoon.
The Mersey River at Latrobe Bridge is currently at 2.37 metres and steady, below the minor flood level of 3.10 metres.
It is likely to reach the minor flood level late Friday morning, with further rises possible.
