Rainfall has continued to affect parts of Northern Tasmania, as flood waters keep emergency services on high alert

Continue to monitor the TAS Alerts website for updates on flood warnings and road closures.

Police have issued an updated list of Tasmanian road closures and hazards stemming from the floods and heavy rains.

READ MORE: The list, updated at 7.07am on Monday

Tasmania's flood crisis continues to fade, but some roads remain closed until they are assessed to be safe.

The SES on Monday morning said the flood situation was easing across the North-West and North as rivers slowly receded.

"There is still significant flooding and this will continue to subside over the coming days after the peak was reached on the South Esk River early on Sunday morning," SES acting director Leon Smith said in an update issued at 7.43am

READ MORE: Tasmania's flood crisis fading, but roads remain an issue

The Circus have announced that due to public safety concerns, Royal Park will remain closed until tomorrow, and that no performances were to proceed.

" The cancelled shows have affected many thousands of our patrons, whom we have had to contact to arrange alternative performances or refund," said spokesperson Greg Hall.

The Circus were also forced to cancel their shows on Saturday.

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions and do not enter flood waters has been issued for Carrick to Blackstone Heights & surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the South Esk River. The Meander River is expected to remain above the major level.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Carrick to Hadspen, Westwood, Travellers Rest, Blackstone Heights, Riverside and surrounds

A Flood Watch and Act - Prepare to leave has been issued for Hadspen to Blackstone Heights & surrounds by Tasmania SES.

Based on combined flooding from the Meander and South Esk rivers, flood levels will keep rising during Saturday.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Hadspen, Westwood, Riverside, Travellers Rest, Blackstone Heights

Conditions will change within the next few hours. Monitor conditions as they are changing:

Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater.

What to do:

If you live in the alert area and/or near the lower Meander River and the lower South Esk River, SES advises:

Community Information

Some rivers in the North are still rising as floodwaters move downstream as Tasmania's significant flooding event continues.

While rivers are falling in the North West region, in the North floodwaters continue to make their way down the catchments and river rises are still occurring in the Meander, South Esk, and Macquarie Rivers.

Current areas of significant flooding are along the Meander between Deloraine and Hadspen.

An emergency warning to Prepare to Evacuate is current for:

SES and Police last night doorknocked the identified Hadspen residents and advised them to be prepared to evacuate if required.

Emergency Alert was been activated to directly message everyone with a mobile phone as well as landlines in the identified evacuation areas.

SES advises that if you live in these areas, you should monitor www.TasALERT.com.au for updates to SES flood warnings.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the South Esk and a minor flood warning for the North Esk, both contributing to the flows in the kanamaluka/River Tamar.

Locations likely to be impacted are: River edge along the lower South Esk River from Trevallyn Dam to Royal Park, and river edge along the mouth of the North Esk and up to Tailrace Park along the kanamaluka/River Tamar.

The State Emergency Service Acting Director, Leon Smith, said that floodwaters would continue to pose a threat for some time and it was expected to take several days before the floodwaters subside.

To date 53 residential, 17 businesses and 19 community facilities have been damaged by the floodwaters in the North and North West regions. Assessments are ongoing.

From midnight to 3pm on Saturday 15 October, the SES received 33 calls to 132 500, resulting in 4 Requests for Assistance. Overnight statistics are not available at the time of this release.

Road closures across impact areas due to flood and storm damage. Details of road closures are changing rapidly and details are maintained on Tasmania Police - Community Alerts website.

The SES has reiterated warnings that driving conditions may be dangerous. Some roads and bridges may be impacted. Drive to the conditions and do not drive through flood waters. Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater.

The Tasmania Emergency Information Service has been established to provide flood-affected communities with general information throughout this weather event. People can call 6145 5303 for the cost of a local call.

For flood and storm assistance call 132 500 and for life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has advised that the significant rain event is expected to impact the north and north-west of the state with ongoing flooding into next week.

Tasmania Police is reminding drone operators to be safe and aware of the rules surrounding the use of unmanned aircraft, particularly those that may restrict flying where emergency operations using aircraft are under way.

A Flood Emergency Warning - Prepare to Evacuate has been issued for South Esk Drive and Bartley St, Hadspen by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the South Esk River.

Locations likely to be impacted are: between South Esk Drive and the river and between Bartley Street and the river, Hadspen.

During the next 6-12 hours:

Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater.

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions as they are changing has been issued for Trevallyn Dam to Tailrace Park and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the South Esk and a minor flood warning for the North Esk, both contributing to the flows in the kanamaluka/River Tamar.

Locations likely to be impacted are: River edge along the lower South Esk River from Trevally Dam to Royal Park, and river edge along the mouth of the North Esk and up to Tailrace Park along the kanamaluka/River Tamar.

A Flood Advice - Stay informed, threat is reduced has been issued for Dairy Plains, Montana, Caveside, Chudleigh, Mole Creek, Long Ridge, Needles, Red Hills, and surrounds by Tasmania SES. by Tasmania SES.

River levels are easing in Western Creek, Dampers Creek, Mole Creek and Lobster Rivulet.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Dairy Plains, Montana, Caveside, Chudleigh, Mole Creek, Long Ridge, Needles, Red Hills, and surrounds

A Flood Watch and Act - Avoid flooded areas has been issued for Deloraine to Westwood and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

Minor flooding is easing along the Meander River - Deloraine to Strathbridge, following a record major flood peak during Friday morning. Major flooding is occurring along the Meander River below Strathbridge.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Deloraine, north of the Bass Highway only, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood.

From Saturday afternoon::

Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater.

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions has been issued for Dairy Plains, Montana, Caveside, Chudleigh, Mole Creek, Long Ridge, Needles, Red Hills, and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

River levels are easing in Western Creek, Dampers Creek, Mole Creek and Lobster Rivulet.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Dairy Plains, Montana, Caveside, Chudleigh, Mole Creek, Long Ridge, Needles, Red Hills, and surrounds

A Flood Watch and Act - Prepare to leave has been issued for Hadspen to Blackstone Heights & surrounds by Tasmania SES.

Based on combined flooding from the Meander and South Esk rivers, flood levels will keep rising during Saturday.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Hadspen, Westwood, Riverside, Travellers Rest, Blackstone Heights

A Flood Emergency Warning - Avoid flooded areas has been issued for Carrick and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Meander River below Strathbridge. Rises will continue during Saturday.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Carrick and surrounds

While it is no longer raining heavily in the Northern and North West regions, rivers are still rising as floodwaters move downstream across the weekend.

Isolated showers are expected to continue with expected rainfall up to 10-25mm for the North and North West region.

The situation is being monitored and flood warnings will be updated as the flooding develops and peaks are forecast.

There is an Emergency Warning - Avoid flooded areas still current for:

SES advises that if you live in these areas, you should monitor www.tasalert.com for updates to SES flood warnings.

If staying with family and friends is not an option, the evacuation centres for these areas are:

Low numbers of people have made use of the Council managed evacuation centres.

The SES continues to monitor the Western, Dampers, Mole Creeks and Lobsters Rivulet as well as the River Ouse and Macquarie, Meander, South Esk, Hadspen, Lake, North Esk, Liffey, St Patricks, Forth and Mersey Rivers.

Road closures across impact areas due to flood and storm damage. Details of road closures are changing rapidly and details are maintained on Tasmania Police - Community Alerts website.

The SES has reiterated warnings that driving conditions may be dangerous. Some roads and bridges may be impacted. Drive to the conditions and do not drive through flood waters. Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater.

The State Emergency Service Acting Director, Leon Smith, advises that "While rain has eased, floodwaters will continue to pose a threat for some time and it will take several days before the floodwaters subside."

TasWater continues to monitor the dam at Lake Isandula, near Gawler.

From midnight to 1500 hours on Friday 14 October, the SES received 193 calls to 132 500, resulting in 13 Requests for Assistance. Overnight statistics are not available at the time of this release.

The Tasmania Emergency Information Service has been established to provide flood-affected communities with general information throughout this weather event. People can call 6145 5303 for the cost of a local call.

For flood and storm assistance call 132 500 and for life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has advised that this a significant rain event and it is expected to impact the north and north-west of the state with ongoing flooding into next week.

Tasmania Police are reminding drone operators to be safe and aware of the rules surrounding the use of unmanned aircraft, particularly those that may restrict flying where emergency operations using aircraft are under way.

Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions as they are changing has been issued for Sassafras, Latrobe and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Mersey river. River levels have reduced, however, flows remain strong and dangerous.

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions as they are changing has been issued for Sassafras, Latrobe and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Mersey river. River levels have reduced, however, flows remain strong and dangerous.

Don't use any electrical appliances that have been wet or damaged. For further information on electrical safety visit www.tasnetworks.com.au

Locations likely to be impacted are: Sassafras, Latrobe, Tarleton and surrounds

A Flood Emergency Warning - Monitor conditions as they are changing has been issued for Liena to Latrobe and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Mersey River.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Liena, Mayberry, Mole Creek, Chudleigh, Weegana, Dunorlan, Lower Beulah, Kimberley, Elizabeth Town, Merseylea, Sunnyside, Railton and surrounds

Flood Emergency Warning - Avoid the flooded area has been issued for Deloraine to Carrick and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Meander River.

Major flooding is occurring along the Meander River below Strathbridge. Record flood levels are likely Friday afternoon.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Deloraine, north of the Bass Highway only, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood, Carrick and surrounds.

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions as they are changing has been issued for Ouse and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the River Ouse.

Locations likely to be impacted are Ouse and surrounds

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions as they are changing has been issued for Ross to Longford and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the lower Macquarie River.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Ross, Campbell Town, Epping Forest, Cressy, Longford and surrounds

A Flood Advice - Reduced Threat has been issued for Gunns Plains and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Gunns Plains and surrounds

SES advises people in these areas that river levels are now falling and are expected to continue falling and that the threat of further flooding has now passed.

Although the threat of further flooding has eased, dangerous conditions and the impacts of flooding for people in Gunns Plains and surrounds may remain.

A Flood Watch and Act - monitor conditions has been issued for Meander to Deloraine and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Meander River.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine and surrounds

A Flood Advice - Monitor conditions has been issued for Royal George, Avoca & surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the St Pauls River.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Royal George, Avoca

TasWater have sent out text messages to residents in the North and North West stating 'due to an issue with the water supply into TasWater's water treatment plants, residents in the North and North West are asked to please reduce water usage where possible.

TasWater have said the water is safe to drink and work is underway to address the issues.

Updated information will be given when advised by TasWater.

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions as they are changing has been issued for St Marys to Longford and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the South Esk covering Fingal to Llewellyn. Minor flooding is likely along the South Esk River, Llewellyn to Longford. River levels are falling in the Break O'Day River at Killymoon.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Mathinna, St Marys, Fingal, Avoca, Ormly, Hanleth, Conara, Epping Forest, Powranna, Nile, Evandale, Western Junction, Perth, Longford and surrounds.

Significant rainfall overnight has resulted in rising floodwaters across the north and northwest and central Tasmania.

Yesterday and overnight, the State Emergency Service have issued Emergency Warnings to Evacuate for a number of communities due to record rainfall totals in some areas.

There are Emergency Warnings to Evacuate Now current for:

SES advises that if you live in these areas, you should evacuate if it is safe to do so, and go to the home of a family member or friend who are in a safe location or an evacuation centre.

If staying with family and friends is not an option, the evacuation centres for these areas are:

Low numbers of people have currently made us of the Council managed evacuation centres.

The SES continues to monitor the St Patricks, Forth, Liffey, Macquarie, Lake, North Esk, Leven, Emu, South Esk and Ouse Rivers and Western, Dampers, Mole Creeks and Lobsters Rivulet.

The SES has reiterated warnings that driving conditions may be dangerous. Some roads and bridges may be impacted. Drive to the conditions and do not drive through flood waters. Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater.

The State Emergency Service Acting Director, Leon Smith, advises that "Flood inundation modelling from the 2016 event has been used to inform our response and we have been well prepared for this significant and protracted event.

"Emergency Alert has been activated to directly message everyone with a mobile phone as well as landlines in the identified evacuation areas. SES has doorknocked homes likely to be affected.

"While rain has begun to ease today (Friday), floodwaters will continue to pose a threat for some time and it will take several days before the floodwaters subside."

TasWater continues to monitor the dam at Lake Isandula, near Gawler.

Downstream of Lake Isandula Dam (Isandula Road, Preston Road and Gawler Road), an advice message is in place to return safely.)

From midnight to 10:00 hours on Friday, the SES received 129 calls to 132 500, resulting in 32 Requests for Assistance.

The Tasmania Emergency Information Service has been established to provide flood-affected communities with general information throughout this weather event. People can call 6145 5303 for the cost of a local call.

For flood and storm assistance call 132 500 and for life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has advised that this a significant rain event and it is expected to impact the north and north-west of the state with ongoing flooding into next week.

Tasmania Police are reminding drone operators to be safe and aware of the rules surrounding the use of unmanned aircraft, particularly those that may restrict flying where emergency operations using aircraft are under way.

Flood Watch and Act Warnings are on TasALERT and should be carefully monitored.

Advice to community:

SES urge people to seek further information and keep up-to-date with information from:

In the event of heavy rainfall and flooding:

For assistance:

A Flood Watch and Act - Avoid the area has been issued for Blessington to White Hills and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the North Esk River.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Blessington, White Hills, and surrounds.

Flood Watch and Act - avoid the area has been issued for Dairy Plains, Montana, Caveside, Chudleigh, Mole Creek, Long Ridge, Needles, Red Hills, and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

Based on predicted rainfall flooding is expected in Western Creek, Dampers Creek, Mole Creek and Lobster Rivulet.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Dairy Plains, Montana, Caveside, Chudleigh, Mole Creek, Long Ridge, Needles, Red Hills, and surrounds

Flood Advice - Return Safely has been issued for Downstream of Lake Isandula Dam on Isandula Road, Preston Road and Gawler Road by Tasmania SES.

Locations that could be affected are: Downstream of Lake Isandula Dam on Isandula Road, Preston Road and Gawler Road

SES advises people in these areas that river levels are now falling and are expected to continue falling and that the threat of further flooding has now passed.

Although the threat of further flooding has eased, dangerous conditions and the impacts of flooding for people in Downstream of Lake Isandula Dam on Isandula Road, Preston Road and Gawler Road may remain.

A Flood Watch and Act - Avoid the area has been issued for landowners along Liffey River by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology advises that strong river level rises are occurring along the Liffey River.

Locations likely to be impacted are: landowners along Liffey River

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions as they are changing has been issued for Corra Linn to Inveresk and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the North Esk River at Corra Linn.

Locations likely to be impacted are Corra Linn, Relbia, St Leonards, Norwood, Ravenswood, Mowbray, Newstead, Inveresk, Killafaddy, Elphin and surrounds.

Police urge drone operators to be safe and aware of the rules surrounding the use of unmanned aircraft - known as drones - particularly those that may restrict flying where emergency operations are under way.

"With severe weather continuing to impact the state, emergency services are prepared and resourced to assist anyone in danger in floodwaters, with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter ready for aerial responses, and SES aircraft mapping flood affected areas," said Assistant commissioner Jonathan Higgins.

"Police have received reports of personal drones being flown in areas that have been impacted by intense rain and flooding over the past couple of days."

Drones cannot be operated in a way that creates a hazard to another aircraft, person or property.

"I urge anyone considering flying a drone in the weather affected area, to stay well clear of floodwaters - if the operator becomes stranded or in danger and requires assistance, that's going to divert emergency responders from the flood emergency."

Drone operators must be aware of the rules surrounding the use of unmanned aircraft, particularly those that restrict flying where emergency operations are under way.

"In response to the severe weather incident, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter may be dispatched at any time to rescue people in danger in floodwaters.

"Tasmania State Emergency Services are also using aircraft to map flood affected areas.

"Aerial rescues and flood mapping require aircraft to fly at low altitude - a task made more difficult with the added risk of a drone. Essentially, if a personal drone is flying, rescue and emergency services aircraft can't."

Unless approved, drones also must not fly within 5.5km of an aerodrome or helicopter landing site. During emergency operations, many landing sites are temporary and negligent drone operators run the risk of breaching this requirement. If a drone pilot becomes aware of aircraft operating, they should immediately stop flying.

Recreational drone pilots should consult the CASA "Can I fly there?" app but be aware that it may not display temporary helicopter landing sites. The CASA website contains guides to the rules and links to associated legislation:

A section of the pontoon at the Seaport has come apart due to floodwater currents.

In their location next to the Tamar River, Weber Brothers Circus was forced to cancel their Thursday shows in case their million dollar big top tent was to flood.

Thankfully, the tent was not affected and the waters did not affect their set up

Greg Hall from The Circus said that they were warned by emergency services to brace for the worst.

"We were advised that it was a possibility that the waters could come up over the bank," he said.

"We have been on flood watch, what we did was we cancelled our Thursday one o'clock show and the 4 o'clock show just in case.

"We have been in contact with emergency services and Thursday we spent on tenterhooks, because of the rain. We have our two shows today [Friday] that we are going ahead with and hopefully by then it will all have died down."

Mr Hall said that the tent was not their main concern for damage, but their equipment and stage setup.

"If it had come over the banks it would have been battle stations, but the tent would stand up. It's the ring, the equipment, the cables and everything else, vans, cars, trucks that would have been affected," he said.

"It's a million dollar tent, we have fabric that repels heat and water. It's no ordinary tent, so we are all good."

"Everything is okay, the show must go on and boy are we going to go on."

Anyone who had a ticket for the cancelled Thursday shows have been transferred to a different day.

A Flood Advice - Reduced Threat has been issued for Low lying areas of Heybridge adjacent to the Blythe River by Tasmania SES.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Low lying areas of Heybridge adjacent to the Blythe River

SES advises people in these areas that river levels are now falling and are expected to continue falling and that the threat of further flooding has now passed.

Although the threat of further flooding has eased, dangerous conditions and the impacts of flooding for people in Low lying areas of Heybridge adjacent to the Blythe River may remain.

With severe weather impacting the state over the past couple of days, police are renewing their call for people to make informed decisions to stay safe - and never drive through floodwaters.

Community safety is a key priority for Tasmania Police, and Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins, said "I cannot emphasise this enough to the community - please, heed the warnings and make informed decisions to keep yourself, and others safe.

"Conditions outside and on the roads are unsafe due to the intense rain and flooding - and I urge people to restrict all non-essential travel, and to evacuate early to stay safe."

Roads may become damaged, there may be water across roadways, trees down and debris.

"If you're in the north-west and north of the state, you must carefully consider your need to travel. Where it's essential to travel on the roads - to safely evacuate an area - drive with extreme caution."

"Keep up-to-date with the weather and flood warnings, and in areas affected by floodwaters, make a decision to leave early for a place of safety or an evacuation centre outside the flood zone."

Yesterday, the police radio room received around 586 calls for assistance, with around 170 specifically related to the weather.

"This morning police received a call to assist people in a vehicle stranded in flood waters at Deloraine because they chose to attempt to drive through a flooded road, and last night a family in a house at Liffey surrounded by floodwaters," Assistant Commissioner Higgins said.

"Further, this morning police have received several reports of vehicles attempting to drive through floodwaters."

"Rivers will continue to rise over the next few days and I urge everyone to keep up to date with warnings and advice from official emergency services including the Bureau of Meteorology and TasAlert and be safe."

"I implore the community - be informed and make decisions to keep safe. If you are on the roads and need assistance or stranded in flood waters when it could have been prevented - that's going to divert emergency responders from the flood emergency."

A Flood Watch and Act - Prepare now has been issued for Kindred to Leith and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Forth River.

River level rises are occurring throughout the Forth River catchment and Lake Gairdner is spilling. Moderate flooding is occurring at Below Wilmot. Further river rises are possible with forecast rainfall and upstream flow arriving.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Kindred, Paloona, Forth, Forthside, Turners Beach, Leith and surrounds.

A Flood Emergency Warning - Evacuate Now has been issued for Meander to Carrick and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Meander river.

Major flooding is occurring across the Meander River catchment in response to the widespread heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday. River level rises will continue during Friday as upstream flow arrives.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood, Carrick and surrounds.

An evacuation centre is located at:

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the North Esk River at Corra Linn.

Locations likely to be impacted are Corra Linn, Relbia, St Leonards, Norwood, Ravenswood, Mowbray, Newstead, Inveresk, Killafaddy, Elphin and surrounds.

The State Emergency Service has issues Evacute Now Warnings for:

The State Emergency Service has issues an alert for St Patricks River - Move to higher ground

Flood Watch and Act Warnings have been issued for:

OTHER WARNINGS

SES advises people in this area that river levels are now falling and are expected to continue falling and that the immediate threat of further flooding has now eased.

Although this threat has eased, dangerous conditions and the impacts of flooding for people in Railton township may remain.

The State Emergency Service has issued two Emergency Warnings to Evacuate Now

A severe weather warning is current for heavy, locally intense rainfall over Northern Tasmania on Thursday. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Mersey and Meander Rivers.

Locations likely to be impacted are:

Kimberly, Elizabeth Town, Merseylea, Sunnyside, Railton, Latrobe, Sassafras, Latrobe, Tarleton, and surrounds.

Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood, Carrick and surrounds.

SES advises that if you live in these areas, evacuate now if it is safe to do so, and go to the home of a family member or friend who are in a safe location or an evacuation centre.

Let your family or friends know when you are leaving and when you expect to arrive.

Take pets with you. Take your emergency kit (medicine, prescriptions, important documents). Turn off electricity at the switchboard before leaving your property.

If staying with family and friends is not an option, the evacuation centres for these areas are:

Latrobe Memorial Hall, 170 Gilbert Street,

The Green Shed 52 Crockers Street, Railton

Deloraine Community Centre - 2-8 Alverston Dr, Deloraine

Flood Emergency Warning - Evacuate Now has been issued for Meander to Hadspen and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Meander river.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood, Carrick and surrounds.

An evacuation centre is located at:

Residents for Meanders to Carrick are urged to evacuate now.

A Flood Emergency Warning - Evacuate Now has been issued for Meander to Hadspen and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Meander river.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood, Carrick and surrounds.

An evacuation centre is located at:

SES advises that if you live in this area, evacuate now if it is safe to do so. Widespread flooding is expected. Lives are at risk from flood waters.

Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater.

A Flood Watch and Act - Monitor conditions has been issued for Hadspen to Blackstone Heights & surrounds by Tasmania SES.

Based on current rainfall flooding is likely to occur along the lower Meander River and the lower South Esk River.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Hadspen, Westwood, Riverside, Travellers Rest, Blackstone Heights

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Mersey and Meander Rivers.

Locations likely to be impacted are:Kimberly, Elizabeth Town, Merseylea, Sunnyside, Railton, Latrobe, Sassafras, Latrobe, Tarleton, and surrounds. Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood, Carrick and surrounds.

SES advises that if you live in these areas, evacuate now if it is safe to do so.

For these areas, the evacuation centres are: Latrobe Memorial Hall, 170 Gilbert Street, Greenshed 52 Crockers Street, Railton, Deloraine Community Centre - 2-8 Alverston Dr, Deloraine

A Flood Emergency Warning - Evacuate Now has been issued for Meander to Hadspen and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Meander river.

A Flood Emergency Warning - Evacuate Now has been issued for Meander to Hadspen and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Meander river.

The State Emergency Service has issued Emergency Warning to Evacuate Now - for Liena to Latrobe and surrounds.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Mersey river. Locations likely to be impacted are: Kimberly, Elizabeth Town, Merseylea, Sunnyside, Railton, Latrobe, Sassafras, Latrobe, Tarleton, and surrounds.

A Flood Emergency Warning - Evacuate Now has been issued for Liena to Latrobe and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Mersey river.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Kimberly, Elizabeth Town, Merseylea, Sunnyside, Railton, Sassafras, Latrobe, Tarleton, and surrounds.

A Flood Advice - Monitor conditions has been issued for Westbury, Cluan Road and Osmaston Road by Tasmania SES.

Based on current rainfall flooding is likely to occur on Quamby Brook.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Westbury, Cluan Road and Osmaston Road.

A Flood Watch and Act - Move to higher ground (away from creeks and rivers) has been issued for Nunamara to Corkerys Road and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Nunamara, Myrtle Bank, Corkerys Road and surrounds

A Flood Watch and Act - Move to higher ground (away from creeks and rivers) has been issued for Nunamara to Corkerys Road and surrounds by Tasmania SES.

Locations likely to be impacted are: Nunamara, Myrtle Bank, Corkerys Road and surrounds

Many Tasmanian roads are closed because of flooding caused by the heavy rainfall.

Police are warning conditions might deteriorate rapidly.

"Reduced visibility in heavy rain will make road conditions dangerous during between Wednesday and Friday in parts of the North-West Coast, Central North, North East and Central Plateau," police said.

The list of closures and water on roads incidents as of 3.06pm on Thursday, was:

Water On roads:

Roads closed:

SES acting director Leon Smith has spoken at a press conference in Hobart and says heavy rain will continue overnight.

"Tasmanians can't become complacent," he said.

"This hasn't ended yet. We are expecting higher rainfall values than what we have seen today.

"Don't be complacent and think the rain event has finished, we are only about half-way through it. We are expecting over 100mm still to fall.

"There is a high level of uncertainty and people need to remain vigilant.

"There is still a large period of this event to go. We are using modelling based on the 2016 event to determine inundation levels.

"This is a significant event for Tasmania and we are continuing to treat it very seriously."

Flood peaks at some Tasmanian locations may reach levels experienced in June 2016, SES acting director Leon Smith has warned.

An emergency - prepare to evacuate warning is in place for Redwater Creek.

Evacuation Centres have been set up at:

"Approximately 90 residences may be affected by floodwaters in Railton and surrounds in the coming hours," Mr Smith said.

The Bureau of Meteorology has advised the significant rain event will impact the north and north-west of the state until Friday morning.

Mr Smith said SES crews were working to assist residents in affected communities, particularly in Railton and surrounds.

"SES is being supported by TFS and is working closely with other agencies including the Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania Police and Municipal Councils," he said.

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 may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is also likely over inland parts of north-west Tasmania.

"It's so important that people listen to the warnings and take action to keep themselves safe," Mr Smith said.

"Remember 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."

Trees are likely to come down as a result of the forecast for damaging winds, adding to the treacherous conditions.

"Everyone 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's possible that properties in some areas of north and north western Tasmania may become isolated during the weather event," Mr Smith said.

"You need to review your household emergency kit and flood emergency plan, including evacuation triggers, and move livestock to higher ground.

"If predicted rainfall patterns reach forecast levels, townships across northern Tasmania will be impacted such as Railton, Latrobe, Wivenhoe, Burnie, and Sheffield will be impacted."

"This 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.

"Utilise 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.

"If you have any concerns about the current situation, make a decision to leave early."

Flood Watch and Act - Prepare Now warnings are also in place for the following rivers and creeks:

Areas that may see inundated properties and blocked access routes include:

Tasmania Police has advised all vessel owners/operators intending to travel, particularly in the North and North-West to familiarise themselves with current marine alerts closures as reflected here in and on the TasAlert Website.

Commercial movements in the Port of Devonport are suspended until further notice, unless otherwise approved by the Duty Harbour Master.

Due to the severe weather and expected flooding in the Mersey River, Thursday's 7.30pm departure and Friday's 8.30am departure have been cancelled.

Emergency crews rescued several people from a property at Liffey, southwest of Launceston, on Thursday.

Prepare-to-evacuate warnings were issued on Thursday for people living in an area in the northwest from Liena to Latrobe, plus the town of Railton, where some 90 homes are at risk of inundation.

READ MORE: People rescued as flooding hits Tasmania

Here's a list of new road closures:

Tasmania SES have urged land owners along the Liffey River to monitor strong river level rises.

During the next few days:

What to do:

If you live in the alert area and/or near the Liffey River, SES advises:

Tasmanians worried about their safety from potential flooding should move to a safe place or go to an evacuation centre, police say.

"With severe weather impacting communities, it's imperative people heed the weather and flood warnings specific to their area and make an informed decision on when and how to safely evacuate," Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said.

READ MORE: Police urge Tasmanians to heed flood warnings and advice

TasPorts have confirmed the Devonport port will remain closed for the remainder of the day, as the North West continues to face significant flood risks.

Acting Premier Michael Ferguson said there was potential for the port to remain closed for longer.

The closure will impact services provided by TT Line and Sea Road.

Mr Ferguson said freight teams were working with those affected to minimise disruption.

More to come.

A number of non-critical flood gates along Lindsay Street and behind Inveresk have been closed as a precaution.

The City of Launceston may also close flood gates behind Hart Street, with council officers providing precautionary flood safety advice pamphlets to residents.

The BoM have predicted minor flooding at St Patricks River at Nunamara this afternoon, and minor flood warnings are in place for the South Esk River between Perth and Longford.

About 90 houses at Railton and nearby are at risk of flooding, the SES says.

SES acting director Leon Smith said an emergency: prepare to evacuate warning was in place for Redwater Creek.

READ MORE: About 90 houses in and near Railton in danger of flooding

Emergency services have received 15 requests for assistance, and a small number of people have been moved to evacuation centres, according to SES Acting Director Leon Smith.

Mr Smith said the requests for assistance were not all related directly to flooding, but a number of "incidents on the periphery" had resulted in callouts to the SES.

Despite this, he said most Tasmanians were obeying emergency service advice.

Asked how prepared the state was for escalating floods, he said a "significant amount of planning" had gone into preparing for this weather event, including close inter-agency collaboration with the Bureau of Meteorology and the state government.

A BoM spokesperson said they expect rainfall to continue into the evening, with a chance rainfall levels will increase.

It is expected that the rain will slow overnight.

For people needing a safe place while evacuating due to the severe weather, an additional Evacuation Centre is now open at the Deloraine Community Centre - 8 Alverston Dive.

The BoM has issued a major flood warning for the Mersey River, including Liena to Kimberley and the Latrobe township.

It said flood waters were expected to enter properties, causing signficant and widespread flooding.

Driving conditions and roads are likely to be impacted.

The emergency evacuations centre is located at:

What to do:

Turners Beach and Forth are likely to be hit by flooding, along with smaller population centres in the area.

The SES has issued a "flood watch and act: prepare now" warning for the Kindred to Leith area and surrounds.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Forth River.

Areas considered likely to be affected include Kindred, Paloona, Forth, Forthside, Turners Beach, Leith and surrounds.

The BoM have announced possible major flooding at Kimberley from this afternoon, and at Latrobe Bridge from this evening.

It said strong river level rises in the Mersey River catchment during the day, significant flooding was possible.

Overnight, a total of 40 to 50 millimetres of rain fell across the Mersey River catchment, with isolated totals up to 130 millimetres recorded at Lake Mackenzie.

The BoM said they expected further rainfall totals of 70 to 120 millimetres across North Tasmania with isolated totals of up to 200 millimetres tonight.

SES Acting Director Leon Smith said about 90 residences may be affected by floodwaters in Railton and surrounding areas in the next few hours.

Continue to monitor the TAS Alerts website for updates on flood warnings and road closures.

Areas that may see inundated properties and blocked access routes include:

Acting Premier Michael Ferguson has announced a list of evacuation centres across the state that will be opened today.

In a statement, Mr Ferguson said flood peaks at some locations were expected to reach levels experienced in 2016.

SES crews from the south have travelled north to assist.

A prepare to evacuate flood emergency warning has been issued for Railton and surrounding areas as the threat mounts.

The SES said Redwater Creek was flooding and Railton and surrounds were likely to be affected.

"Flood waters are expected to enter some properties, causing significant and widespread flooding," the SES said.

It warned driving conditions might be dangerous and roads were likely to be affected.

"Flood waters are a risk to safety," it said.

"Never walk, play, ride or drive in floodwater."

The Spirit of Tasmania has announced the cancellation of up to four sailings after the Devonport port was closed.

In a statement, the Spirit of Tasmania said overnight sailings between Devonport and Melbourne on Thursday, 13 October, and day sailings on Friday, 14 October, are all cancelled.

READ MORE: Passengers stranded as flood waters cause Spirit of Tasmania cancellations

SES has issued Watch and Act flood warnings for the Forth River, Mersey River, Meander River, North Esk River, Redwater Creek, Leven River, Western Creek, Dampers Creek, Mole Creek and Lobster Rivulet and an Advice flood warning has been issued for part of the North Esk River.

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