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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/13/3189849.htmThe wet weather is easing throughout Tasmania after drenching many parts of the state for two days.Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-7852f6300722a4974de10d17564019c7-42.0126136411318 146.57626432439220110413002000http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/13/3189849.htmHobart has recorded its wettest April day in more than half a century. In the 24 hours till 9:00am, the city received almost 79 millimetres of rain. Hobart's rainfall average for April is 55 millimetres. The Weather Bureau says rain will persist in areas that have already received a drenching over the past few days.Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:25:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-9f817b33c57b6be5079e312bab02626d-42.8509 147.29120110413062500http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/12/3189528.htmTasmania's north-east is dealing with floods and road closures for the third time this year.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:31:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-53a95314e520d4bcd91a4171ae6c8c3520110412133100http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/11/3187612.htmPosted April 11, 2011 08:44:00 Heavy rain drenched Tasmania's north-east overnight. A severe thunderstorm brought 143mm of rain over Eddystone Point with 60mm falling in just an hour. The Weather Bureau's Tim Bolden says over the next three hours there will be thunderstorms with steady rainfall over the north-east region.Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:32:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-b39b3bf023711eb2439d2a4e8f5e89f220110411013200http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/11/3187612.htmUpdated April 11, 2011 10:16:00 Heavy rain drenched Tasmania's north-east overnight. A severe thunderstorm brought 143mm of rain over Eddystone Point with 60mm falling in just an hour. The Weather Bureau's Tim Bolden says over the next three hours there will be thunderstorms with steady rainfall over the north-east region.Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:32:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-f553f6c4da1978a931eac3f4b37600a920110411023200http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/28/3175173.htmThe flood threat has eased in northern Tasmania but the State Emergency Service will continue to monitor swollen rivers over the next few days.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:09:00 +0200abc-auenabc-au-fedec3aed6a26ae7cdee5a0c1af2dfc6Flooding-42.0126136411318 146.57626432439220110328000900http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/25/3174170.htmLaunceston residents are being told to prepare for possible evacuations as floodwaters move into the Tamar River.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:24:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-310f23b62d2caf58627e0ed3179a250a20110325152400http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/25/3174170.htmLaunceston residents are preparing for possible evacuations as floodwaters move into the Tamar river.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:54:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-9077ff7accb7e111230f7cf21d1d311620110325095400http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/25/3173330.htmLevee gates at Longford in Tasmania's north-east will be closed, as rapidly rising floodwaters move down the South Esk River.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:07:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-86fec75c67d64a856d91bcbdb6dd5b08Flooding53.7132407888126 -7.7241048810398720110325030700http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/23/3171162.htmWild weather has closed several roads and cut power in Tasmania's north and east.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:19:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-f2bd9cd9e465917cb226cf03b8af3d7eFlooding20110324231900http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/24/3173041.htmFlood waters are subsiding in Tasmania's north east, but the State Emergency Service is warning some roads will remain closed until next week.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-206868e64c623ba8fbd796d43a936f60MARS-STATFlooding20110324101200http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/24/3172171.htmTwo Tasmanian families caught by floodwaters have had to retreat to higher ground as they wait for a helicopter.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:10:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-7c0a2bf5d1d170bf9a78f4bfcea03cacFlooding20110324041000http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/thousands-stranded-by-flash-floods-in-tas-20110324-1c7qp.htmlThousands of people in eastern Tasmania have been stranded by flash flooding, following record rainfalls in the past 24 hours.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:03:00 +0100smhensmh-62cfdc717e7f8479d06533cb61947e75Flooding-42.0126136411318 146.57626432439220110324030300http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/24/3172171.htmA helicopter will be used to rescue two families stranded by rising floodwaters in north-east Tasmania.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:09:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-1579fe964cf62aff4d2ac0d77ea6e43bFlooding-42.0126136411318 146.57626432439220110324020900http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/24/3172174.htmHeavy rainfall has isolated towns on Tasmania's east coast. The two-day deluge has closed many roads, and towns along the Tasman Highway from Bicheno to Derby remain cut off because of flash flooding. The State Emergency Service is expecting more flooding later today when rivers swell downstream.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:08:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-3e4bb66c48241d26d447a5ee4a468d09Flooding20110323230800http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/24/3172171.htmThe State Emergency Service has rescued two motorists who tried to drive through rising flood waters in Tasmania's north east overnight.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:08:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-f088e234adad7dee7dbfd012cf1c5431Flooding20110323230800http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/23/3171162.htmWild weather has closed several roads and cut power in Tasmania's north and east.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:23:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-2840ba3b7dbf46e1ceef1424ee7a9b9b20110323012300http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/22/3170377.htmParts of Tasmania's north east are being prepared for wild weather predicted for the next two days.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:16:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-76a43872b5f379fbfe356f8abe64c087Flooding20110322031600http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/21/3169404.htmThe weather bureau is warning of flash flooding in the north-east over next two days.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:30:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-cc9a4ebf5f314fbc3a41ec65d6bb4d7dFlooding20110321043000