Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Cape And Upper Burdekin Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 01:54 AM EST on Monday 10 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 37
RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE)
MODERATE FLOODING MAY REACH 11.2 METRES AT INKERMAN BRIDGE MONDAY
PROLONGED FLOOD PEAKS IN LOWER BURDEKIN EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS UNTIL AT LEAST TUESDAY
River level rises are occurring along the upper Burdekin River with renewed major flooding occurring at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge). Moderate river levels at Burdekin Falls Dam are approaching a prolonged peak with rises into Monday, with moderate flooding expected to continue downstream of the dam until at least Tuesday. River levels at Inkerman Bridge are now likely to remain moderate, with a prolonged moderate peak into later Monday. Predictions for the lower Burdekin will be updated once the peak at Burdekin Falls Dam has been observed.
Major and moderate flood peaks, respectively, are likely to continue into Monday along the Cape River at Taemas and the Suttor River at St Anns.
Further rainfall and the chance of thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which are most likely to prolong these extended flood peaks during this week, though renewed river level rises cannot be ruled out entirely.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of the Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 7.10 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (6.50 metres).
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.50 m) during Monday.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 9.66 metres and steady, above the major flood level (8.00 metres).
The Cape River at Taemas may remain around the current level (approximately 9.70 metres) Monday morning, with major flooding.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 17.70 metres and rising, above the major flood level (15.00 metres).
The Burdekin River at Sellheim may reach around 18.00 metres Monday morning, with major flooding, as the peak from Gainsford arrives. The river level is likely to remain above the major flood level (15.00 m) during Monday, with further rises and higher levels possible as further flows from a second peak observed Sunday morning at Mt Fullstop arrive.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 6.08 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to experience renewed rises, and may reach around 6.50 metres late Monday, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) until Tuesday.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 17.33 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (15.00 metres).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may see renewed rises which may reach around 18.00 metres during late Monday. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (15.00 m) during Tuesday.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 14.35 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (13.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (13.00 m) during Monday, with further rises to around 15.20 metres is possible overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge was estimated to be approximately 11.05 metres around 7:00 pm Sunday, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may reach around 11.20 metres during Monday, with an extended moderate flood peak that may be prolonged with forecast rainfall. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 m) until Wednesday.
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 06:00 am EST on Monday 10 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,13.21,Rising,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,3.27,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,6.76,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,16.74,Rising,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.47,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,17.70,Rising,01:25 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,17.80,Falling,12:20 AM MON 10/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.57,Steady,01:05 AM MON 10/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,6.79,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,7.10,Steady,11:22 PM SUN 09/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,7.07,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.84,Falling,12:05 AM MON 10/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,9.66,Steady,10:35 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,9.63,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,6.08,Rising,01:07 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,6.11,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.42,Falling,12:50 AM MON 10/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.43,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,17.33,Steady,12:56 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,17.33,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.02,Falling,01:16 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,15.25,Falling,01:27 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,14.35,Falling,01:20 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,14.39,Steady,12:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,2.65,Steady,11:36 PM SUN 09/02/25
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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