Renewed river rises around minor flood level possible today

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Minor Flood Warning for the River Derwent, and Flood Warning for the Styx and Tyenna Rivers
Issued at 11:43 am EST on Monday 9 September 2024
Flood Warning Number 29 (click here for the latest version)
RENEWED RISES TO AROUND MINOR LEVEL POSSIBLE FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON WITH FORECAST RAINFALL AND DAM OPERATIONS AT BELOW MEADOWBANK DAM
River levels in the River Derwent catchment have eased since Sunday.
Showers are forecast for the remainder of Monday which may cause renewed river level rises along the River Derwent and its tributaries during the remainder of Monday.
River Derwent above River Ouse:
River levels are easing along the River Derwent above River Ouse.
River Derwent above Meadowbank Dam:
River levels are easing along the River Derwent above Meadowbank Dam. Renewed river level rises are possible during the remainder of Monday with forecast rainfall.
Tyenna River:
River levels are elevated along the Tyenna River.
Styx River:
River levels are steady along the Styx River. Further renewed river level rises are possible during the remainder of Monday with forecast rainfall.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
River levels are generally below minor flood levels along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam. Renewed rises around the minor flood level at the below Meadowbank Dam forecast location may occur with forecast rainfall and depending on dam operations.
The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam is currently at 4.05 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.10 metres). The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam may remain around the minor flood level (4.10 m) during Monday, with forecast rainfall and depending on dam operations.

Flood Safety Advice:
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Flood Warning Number: 28
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