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Widespread flooding update

Ben Domensino, Thursday September 15, 2016 - 12:30 AEST

Floodwaters are currently flowing through inundated rivers from Queensland to Tasmania, with more heavy rain expected in some areas today.

Major river flooding was still occurring in western Victoria and central western New South Wales this morning, while flood warnings also extend into parts of Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania. This flood event affects an area stretching more than 1,500km across Australia.

Today, a band of rain will spread across western, central and southern Queensland, reaching Brisbane and the southeast from this afternoon. Thunderstorms are already developing along the northern and eastern edges of this rain band and have the potential to become severe later today. A flood watch remains in place for western and central-southern catchments, while minor flood warnings have been issued for the Paroo and Bulloo Rivers in the state's southwest.

Drier weather has returned to most flood-affected inland parts of New South Wales today. Some showers are likely over the southern slopes and ranges and rain will spread through the far northeast, although these falls should not contribute directly to further river level rises. However, there has been so much rain in recent days, weeks and months that flooding is still a major threat across the state. A long list of flood warnings remain in place. There is also a chance of damaging winds along the central and southern ranges, throughout the day.

Victoria is reeling today after widespread flooding and landslides hit the state's west during the first half of the week. No further significant rain is expected today, although the extensive list of current flood warnings includes three for major flooding (Avoca, Loddon and Wimmera Rivers).

South Australia is enjoying calmer weather today after parts Adelaide were inundated by the heaviest September rain on record and damaging winds over the last 24 hours. Some roads are still closed and minor flood warnings have been issued for the Gawler and Onkaparinga River.

Unlike its northern neighbours, Tasmania is not out of the woods just yet. A low pressure system spinning near the east coast is still driving rain across the state today. A flood watch is in place for the East Coast and South East districts and minor river flooding has already developed in some areas. Today's rain also brings a threat of flash flooding across central and eastern parts of the state, this morning, including Hobart.

For the latest warnings, visit: http://www.weatherzone.com.au/warnings.jsp

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