Local flood guides

Check out flood risks in your local area, and what you can do to reduce your risks and prepare.

Tasmanian strategic flood maps

Understand your property’s flood risk.

About storms and floods in Tasmania

Storms and severe weather affect all parts of Tasmania at any time of the year. They can bring heavy rain leading to flooding.

SES supporting flood risk management in Tasmania

SES works with local councils and others to understand flood risks and reduce them.

Understand emergency warnings

Get warnings information from

  • TasALERT
  • ABC local radio
  • Bureau of Meteorology

Understand the Australian Warning System

During storms and floods

  • Stay away from floodwaters. They are dangerous.
  • Listen to warnings and act on them.
  • Get ready for cuts to power, water and road access, even if your property does not flood.

After storms and floods

  • Check that family and neighbours are okay
  • Be aware of hazards
  • If you had to evacuate, do not return home until it is safe to do so.

Recovery after an emergency

Find out about the support available after emergencies.

SES Flood Warnings

Click here to view current warnings

BOM Weather Warnings

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Community Alerts

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Public release of the Tasmanian strategic flood maps 

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SES Rainfall and River Alerts on TasALERT

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