Heavy rain and flash flooding prompt preparation warnings for Tasmanian residents and farmers
By Manika Champ
ThuThursday 4
updated
FriFriday 5
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The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Northern Tasmania could be about to experience its most significant rainfall and flash flooding event since the state s deadly floods in 2016.
Key points:
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts up to 80mm of rain will fall across the north of the state between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning
Elevated areas could receive up to 200mm
Deloraine is the area most at risk of flooding, according to the BOM