Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Albert River
Issued at 02:43 PM EST on Wednesday 12 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BURKETOWN AIRSTRIP FRIDAY
Heavy rainfall over the past several days has caused river level rises along the Nicholson and Gregory Rivers. A moderate peak has passed Gregory Downs Tuesday morning, with river levels falling below the minor flood level early Wednesday morning.
Along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip minor flooding is possible from Friday.
Further showers are forecast across the catchment over the next few days.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Western Cape York Peninsula.
Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
Minor flooding may occur along the Albert River. River levels at Doomadgee and Escott Station are estimated to be below the minor flood level.
No recent observations are available for Burketown on the Albert River. However the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Albert River at Burketown Airstrip may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) around Friday.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EST on Thursday 13 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burketown Tide TM,1.88,Steady,01:37 PM WED 12/02/25
Leichhardt R at Doughboy Ck TM,1.40,Steady,01:00 PM WED 12/02/25
Leichhardt R at Julius Dam TM,0.07,Steady,02:00 PM WED 12/02/25
Leichhardt R at Miranda Creek TM,2.27,Steady,01:00 PM WED 12/02/25
Gunpowder Ck at Gunpowder TM,1.17,Steady,01:00 PM WED 12/02/25
Leichhardt R at Floraville TM,2.40,Steady,01:00 PM WED 12/02/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming NW 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon.
Forecast for Brunchilly (19.6511°S, 134.1843°E, 378m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 26° 24° 24° 23° 24° 25° 25° Maximum 39° 37° 36° 35° 37° 39° 38° Chance of rain 30% 70% 50% 10% 5% 40% 50% Likely amount 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 26
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