Help is on its way to thousands of Tasmanians devastated by widespread floods that have claimed one woman's life and left two men missing.
Homes and businesses were still under water in some areas on Thursday as emergency crews scoured flooded areas for the missing men.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited Launceston and Devonport where he and Premier Will Hodgman announced disaster assistance would cover 18 local government areas, including grants to cover housing repairs, household items and temporary living expenses.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected, including those who have lost loved ones, those that have suffered damage to their properties and possessions, and all those enduring the emotional stress that such a natural disaster brings," Mr Turnbull said.
A major flood warning was still in place for the Meander River, with moderate warnings for the Macquarie and South Esk Rivers, and minor flood warnings for the Jordan and North Esk Rivers.
The Bureau of Meteorology forecast more rain across the state on Thursday - with a possible thunderstorm in the north - so people were being urged to remain vigilant.
Emergency services have also warned of potential gastro outbreaks as the massive clean-up gets under way across the state.
The SES says people cleaning up need to avoid contact with contaminated water.
"A number of both emergency responders and community members in the northwest are starting to go down with gastro," SES Tasmania's Nick Wilson told ABC radio.
"We suspect it's from water ingressing through their clothes and on their hands."
Drinking water should be boiled before it was consumed in Conara, Scamander, Wayatinah, National Park, Rocky Creek and Colebrook, TasWater said.
Floodwaters are slowly subsiding but likely to take a week to completely recede, the SES says.
Rescue crews and police divers are still searching for 81-year-old Trevor Foster, and another unnamed man, who are feared dead after being washed away.
The floods claimed the life of a 75-year-old woman after her Latrobe home was inundated on Monday.
Residents evacuated from the Launceston suburb of Invermay have started returning home and police announced on Thursday the Charles Street Bridge in Launceston had reopened.
The Tasmanian government fears the damage bill from flooding in the state could top $100 million.
