If you are experiencing flooding, contact State Emergency Service (SES) floods and storms hotline 132 500. In life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).
For all current flood warnings, visit alert.tas.gov.au.
The Huon Valley has a history of flooding, with major floods occurring as recently as 2022. On this page is information about our most flood prone areas as well as links to risk management information.
Community Protection Flood Guides
SES has prepared Community Protection flood guides for the Huon Valley region as part of its Storm and Flood Ready program.
Geeveston
Riverine flooding information for the Kermandie River
www.ses.tas.gov.au/geeveston-flood-guide
Huonville and Ranelagh
Riverine flooding information for the Huon River and tributaries at Huonville and Ranelagh townships
www.ses.tas.gov.au/huonville-ranelagh-community-flood-guide
Upper Huon River
Riverine flooding information for areas around the Huon River and its tributaries above Ranelagh, including Glen Huon, Judbury, Lonnavale, Tahune and surrounds.
www.ses.tas.gov.au/upper-huon-community-flood-guide
Mountain River area above Ranelagh
Riverine flooding information for Mountain River above Glen Road Bridge
www.ses.tas.gov.au/mountain-river-area-above-ranelagh-community-flood-guide
Mountain River area above Ranelagh community flood guide – Tasmania State Emergency Service (ses.tas.gov.au)
Cygnet and surrounds
Riverine flooding information for communities on the Eastern side of the Huon River South of Huonville to Verona Sands and surrounds
www.ses.tas.gov.au/cygnet-and-surrounds-community-flood-guide
Franklin to Port Huon
Riverine flooding information for the Huon River and minor tributaries
www.ses.tas.gov.au/franklin-to-port-huon-community-flood-guide
Dover and the Far South
Riverine flooding information for areas south of Geeveston
www.ses.tas.gov.au/dover-and-the-far-south-community-flood-guide
More information
- Bureau of Meteorology – Current river height levels for the Huon River
- SES Be ready for storms and floods – visual guide
- SES Home Emergency Plan
- SES Primary Industry Flood Readiness Toolkit
- Business Tasmania resources on risk management, emergency preparedness and recovery
- Guide for animal owners in emergencies
- Huon Valley Council’s Emergency Management Plan (PDF)
- Local emergency support contacts