Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Flinders Rivers
Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Monday 10 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALKERS BEND FROM FRIDAY
Moderate flooding continues at Richmond, where further rises to the major flood level are possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday. As this floodwater and the water from Cloncurry River extend downstream, minor flooding expected at Walkers Bend from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with moderate flooding likely from Wednesday. Major flooding is possible at Walkers Bend from Friday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the Flinders River catchment during the next few days, which may cause further river and creek level rises and prolonged flooding.
This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.
Flinders River to Richmond:
Major flooding is possible along the Flinders River to Richmond.
As of 9:00 am Monday morning, the Flinders River at Richmond was at 7.55 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (6.00 metres).
The Flinders River at Richmond may reach the major flood level (8.00 metres) overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is possible along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 2.00 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.00 metres).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river level is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (5.30 m) Wednesday afternoon and may reach the major flood level (8.00 m) during Friday as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
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 Tuesday 11 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,2.53,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,1.69,Falling,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Flinders R at Richmond,7.55,Rising,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,5.88,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,8.26,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,1.27,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,7.60,Rising,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,2.55,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,7.92,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,2.00,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
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.
Forecast
Bushy Park (21.281°S, 139.7439°E, 394m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the NE, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the NW in the late morning and afternoon. Winds E/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 30s.
Forecast for Bushy Park (21.281°S, 139.7439°E, 394m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 24° 25° 26° 27° 24° 23° 23° Maximum 37° 39° 41° 40° 38° 38° 38° Chance of rain 5% 10% 20% 10% 5% 5% 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 8
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Sunrise / Sunset for Bushy Park (21.281°S, 139.7439°E, 394m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:04am EST 6:28am EST 7:21pm EST 7:45pm EST 6:39pm EST 4:51am EST Waxing gibbous
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