Authorities in Tasmania are frustrated some residents are ignoring flood warnings and putting their lives at risk as emergency services search for two people in rising waters.
The two people are missing in what has been described as the worst floods in the state for 40 years.
They include an 81-year-old man who was swept into the rising Ouse River while feeding sheep in his backyard on Monday, and a man whose car was swept away in Evandale near Launceston on Tuesday.
His wife was plucked to safety from floodwaters on Tuesday morning.
It's understood the couple were delivering newspapers when their vehicle became inundated with water.
A helicopter is helping Tasmania Police and State Emergency Services search for the missing men.
"As time passes, hopes do fade. That's the reality of it," police commander Brett Smith told reporters in Launceston.
"However, we're always hopeful that we do get a positive result."
Earlier on Tuesday, search and rescue crews found the body of a 75-year-old woman reported missing after her husband was winched to safety from their flooded Latrobe home on Monday.
Authorities are urging residents to stay out of floodwaters and follow evacuation plans.
"There appears to be a significant degree of complacency around flooding and around people taking notice of road closure signs," Mr Smith said.
"They think because they've got a four-wheel drive they can drive through it."
It's difficult to see the dangers underneath the water or see the force of the water flow, so people should not drive in floodwaters or try to get around road closure signs, he said.
"It's not in anyone's interests if we have to, or are forced to, through someone's stupidity, to effect a search for someone that's missing," Mr Smith said.
While conditions are easing, major flood warnings remain for three river systems - Macquarie, Meander and South Esk.
Flooding at South Esk is due to peak overnight but could continue into Wednesday.
Residents in Invermay have been advised to evacuate, while Longford residents should evacuate as a precaution.
More than 200 properties have been flooded across the state, and the SES has received almost 400 calls for assistance.
More than 100 people have been rescued from floodwaters by helicopter.
Six surfers were rescued by police boat after they left the Coles Bay boat ramp on Monday to surf off Shouten Island.
Premier Will Hodgman says emergency aid of up to $750 per family - comprising $200 per adult and $100 per child - will be available to help flood victims purchase clothing, food, transport, shelter and personal items.
He's also thanked the state's emergency services for their ongoing work.
"I want to call on Tasmanians to listen to their advice, to take it seriously and be extremely cautious in these very difficult circumstances, and to stay safe."
