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NewsWeatherUpdatedThere's rain on the roof again for parts of Northern Tasmania: Minor alerts issuedBy Saree SalterUpdated December 3 2024 - 3:07pm, first published 12:00pmBy Saree

SalterUpdated December 3 2024 - 3:07pm, first published 12:00pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyWater over the road at Sidmouth on Thursday, November 28 . Picture by Paul ScamblerUpdate:

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Meteorology issued a minor flood warning for the South Esk River.

Locations likely to be impacted are Fingal, Hanleth, Avoca, Llewellyn, Conara, Epping Forest, Powranna, Nile, Evandale, Western Junction and surrounds.

Update: December 3 Just as you thought it was over, those living in parts of Northern Tasmania have woken up to rain on the roof again.

Launceston has received 7.8mm of rain since 9 am this morning and could receive up to 10mm.

St Helens has received 1.6mm of rain since 9 am this morning and could receive up to 8mm.

Wednesday, December 4 is expected to be sunny with a top of 25 degrees.

December 2 Tasmania Police said the state is now clear of the severe weather system, but the SES will continue to monitor several river systems throughout the state.

Seven warnings remain in place:  2 Watch & Act: South Esk River (Fingal to Western Junction) and St Pauls River

5 Advice: South Esk (Perth & Surrounds), Clyde River, Macquarie River, North Esk River, Ouse River

Flooding in the Break O'Day area peaked during the early hours of December 1 with St Marys receiving 191 mm from Saturday, 30 to the early hours of Sunday, December 1.

Tasmania State Emergency Services (SES) responded to 11 requests for assistance in the North of the state.

Picture of a previous flood in St Helens that covered the causeway on Binalong Bay Road. File pictureEarlier in the week  Invermay residents raised their concerns about potential flooding in

Invermay with the City of Launceston Council last week.

The Examiner understands the concerns came as Launceston received 40 mm of rain between 9am on November 27 and 9am November 28.

Invermay and Inveresk are located on a floodplain, making them one of the most flood-prone areas in the state.

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