1/38Caravans at the New Norfolk Caravan Park were forced to relocate on Friday after devastating flooding. Picture: Genevieve Holding
Derwent River flooding in photos
The banks of the Derwent River have burst with flooding impacting low-lying communities. Photos >>
2/38A pontoon on the Derwent River in New Norfolk. Picture: Genevieve Holding
3/38Flooding along New Norfolk's Esplanade. Picture: Genevieve Holding
4/38Flooding at the New Norfolk Rowing Club. Picture: Genevieve Holding
5/38New Norfolk's evacuation centre. Picture: Genevieve Holding
6/38Ferry Street to the Esplanade was shut in New Norfolk on Sunday. Picture: Genevieve Holding
7/38Flooded parklands in New Norfolk. Picture: Genevieve Holding
8/38The Derwent River broke its banks near the Blair Street Bridge. Picture: Genevieve Holding
9/38Flooding outside the New Norfolk Bowls Club. Picture: Genevieve Holding
10/38Flooding at the Esplanade in New Norfolk. Picture: Genevieve Holding
11/38Flooding at the New Norfolk Esplanade park and playground. Picture: Genevieve Holding
12/38The Derwent River broke its banks along the Lyell Highway outside of New Norfolk. Picture: Genevieve Holding
13/38Police closed Gordon River Road at Bushy Park between Derwent River bridge and Glenora Road. Picture: Genevieve Holding
14/38Police closed Gordon River Road at Bushy Park between Derwent River bridge and Glenora Road. Picture: Genevieve Holding
15/38The Lyell Highway outside New Norfolk. Picture: Genevieve Holding
16/38A flooded playground in New Norfolk. Picture: Genevieve Holding
17/38Flooding along New Norfolk's Esplanade. Picture: Genevieve Holding
18/38The Esplanade in New Norfolk. Picture: Genevieve Holding
19/38Flooding in the Derwent River. Picture: Genevieve Holding
20/38Flooding in the Derwent River. Picture: Genevieve Holding
21/38The New Norfolk Sports Centre was converted into an emergency evacuation centre on Sunday. Picture: Genevieve Holding
22/38Police closed Gordon River Road at Bushy Park between Derwent River bridge and Glenora Road. Picture: Genevieve Holding
23/38Looking to The Woodbridge over the Derwent River. Picture: Genevieve Holding
24/38Flooding in the New Norfolk Caravan Park. Picture: Genevieve Holding
25/38Looking to The Woodbridge over the Derwent River. Picture: Genevieve Holding
26/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Michelle Gajisan, Jessie Smith and Nikohla Inofinada from Sydney at Salamanca. Picture: Caroline Tan
27/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Cornelian Bay Cemetery fallen tree. Picture: Caroline Tan
28/38Tasmania Wet Weather - East Derwent Highway. Picture: Caroline Tan
29/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Shane and Cynthia Taylor at Salamanca. Picture: Caroline Tan
30/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Bridgewater Bridge. Picture: Caroline Tan
31/38Tasmania Wet Weather - David and Kats Cali at Salamanca. Picture: Caroline Tan
32/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Bridgewater Bridge. Picture: Caroline Tan
33/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Bridgewater Bridge. Picture: Caroline Tan
34/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Cornelian Bay Cemetery fallen tree. Picture: Caroline Tan
35/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Bridgewater Bridge. Picture: Caroline Tan
36/38Tasmania Wet Weather - East Derwent Highway. Picture: Caroline Tan
37/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Cornelian Bay Cemetery fallen tree. Picture: Caroline Tan
38/38Tasmania Wet Weather - Cornelian Bay Cemetery fallen tree. Picture: Caroline Tan
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