Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:30 PM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MAJOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINTON
Heavy rainfall over the last several days has caused river level rises across the upper Diamantina River catchment.
Major flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Western River at Winton, with minor to moderate flooding occurring along the Diamantina River.
Showers and storms are possible in the upper Diamantina River catchment for the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises.
The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Predictions for downstream locations will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Elderslie. Further downstream, moderate flooding is continuing at Diamantina Lakes, with the river level currently at 4.02 metres and steady, which is 1.92 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 metres).
Western River:
Major flooding may be occurring along the Western River.
No recent river level observations are available for Winton. Based on nearby gauges, the river is estimated to be above the major flood level (3.00 metres) and rising.
The Western River at Winton may remain above the major flood level (3.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
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 Monday 10 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,3.53,Falling,11:35 AM SUN 09/02/25
Diamantina R at Elderslie,2.25,Rising,06:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.02,Steady,12:00 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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Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower near the New South Wales border in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the SE in the afternoon and evening. Winds E/NE 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 36 to 41.
Forecast for Boulia (22.9097°S, 139.9068°E, 151m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 20° 20° 21° 23° 25° 24° 24° Maximum 35° 36° 38° 41° 43° 39° 37° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 40% 20% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 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 22
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Sunrise / Sunset for Boulia (22.9097°S, 139.9068°E, 151m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:02am EST 6:25am EST 7:24pm EST 7:48pm EST 5:05pm EST 2:45am EST Waxing gibbous
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