Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 01:12 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT YATTON FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals have been observed over the northeast part of the Fitzroy River Catchment since Monday, this has resulted in river and creek level rises along the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is likely at Yatton.
Showers and possible heavy rainfall at times is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river and creek level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Connors and Isaac Rivers.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 8.63 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (9.50 m) early Thursday morning. The river level may reach around 10.30 metres Thursday afternoon. Further rises are likely and peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.

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 01:30 pm EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,1.05,Falling,11:49 AM WED 05/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,0.80,Steady,10:58 AM WED 05/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,0.82,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-9.72,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.36,Steady,11:32 AM WED 05/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,0.36,Steady,10:37 AM WED 05/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,0.36,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Arcadia Ck at Arcadia Valley School,0.80,Steady,10:29 AM WED 05/02/25
Comet R at The Lake Alert,0.89,Steady,12:04 PM WED 05/02/25
Comet R at The Lake TM,0.92,Steady,12:19 PM WED 05/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,1.20,Steady,12:58 PM WED 05/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,1.19,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,1.48,Rising,12:10 PM WED 05/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,1.48,Rising,11:38 AM WED 05/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW TM,7.46,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 04/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,5.75,Steady,11:46 AM WED 05/02/25
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,8.41,Rising,12:03 PM WED 05/02/25
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,0.07,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Isaac R at Yatton TM,8.67,Rising,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,6.72,Rising,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,1.12,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,0.39,Steady,11:35 AM WED 05/02/25
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.35,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Taroom TM,0.76,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-0.35,Falling,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,5.79,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-0.63,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.56,Rising,12:59 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,0.84,Steady,11:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-12.86,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,11:04 AM WED 05/02/25
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.65,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,12:29 PM WED 05/02/25
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,1.14,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Don R at Rannes TM,1.94,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,1.74,Steady,11:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,12.82,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Port Alma Tide TM,3.66,Rising,12:39 PM WED 05/02/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Burdekin, Parts Of The Gulf Country, And Thomson River Catchments
Issued at 12:41 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Watch Number: 11
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS CURRENT ACROSS MULTIPLE CATCHMENTS IN THE NORTH TROPICAL AND CENTRAL COAST
FURTHER FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BURDEKIN, GULF COUNTRY AND THOMSON RIVER CATCHMENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

The monsoon trough extends across the base of Cape York Peninsula, and will linger across northern Queensland and enhance rainfall for the next few days.
Catchments across the North Tropical Coast and Central Coast areas are very wet due to recent heavy rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall. Gulf and Thomson River catchments are dry to moderately wet in some areas.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of the Flood Watch area for at least the next couple of days.
River level rises are occurring and flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area. Elevated tides are also occurring which may enhance flooding in coastal parts of the Flood Watch area.
Further isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes is possible over the next few days.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Thomson River
Gilbert River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Gilbert River, Mulgrave and Russell Rivers, Tully and Murray Rivers, Herbert River, Ross, Bohle and Black Rivers and Bluewater Creek, Haughton River, Don and Proserpine Rivers, Connors and Isaac Rivers, and Upper and Lower Burdekin River.

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html

Flood Safety Advice:
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.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 10:59 AM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 17

RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SELLHEIM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT INKERMAN BRIDGE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Significant rainfall totals have been recorded in the upper Burdekin catchment on the eastern ranges around Paluma and surrounds which have resulted in river level rises and flooding. Currently an initial flood peak is approaching Inkerman Bridge.
High rainfall totals were recorded overnight in the upper Burdekin catchment which have resulted in renewed river level rises. Renewed rises are likely to be observed in the lower Burdekin catchment as floodwaters move downstream. A renewed flood peak is expected at Sellheim overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 10.10 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to reach the minor flood level (12.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (14.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 4.33 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) through to Thursday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall in the coming days.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 14.08 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) during Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 12.30 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) during Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 9.88 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to reach the moderate flood level (10.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. 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 05:00 pm EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,14.10,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,3.03,Falling,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,5.80,Falling,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Falling,11:35 PM TUE 04/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,10.85,Rising,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.35,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,10.10,Rising,10:55 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,10.09,Rising,10:15 AM WED 05/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,10:06 AM WED 05/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,1.04,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,1.00,Steady,05:22 AM WED 05/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,0.97,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.11,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,2.01,Steady,10:35 AM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,2.01,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,4.33,Falling,10:39 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,4.40,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.67,Rising,10:50 AM WED 05/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.62,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,14.08,Falling,10:38 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,14.16,Falling,10:03 AM WED 05/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.62,Rising,09:24 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,12.75,Falling,10:54 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,12.30,Steady,10:57 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,12.29,Steady,10:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,9.88,Rising,10:22 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,1.50,Steady,08:36 AM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Groper Ck Alert,3.39,Falling,07:41 AM WED 05/02/25

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.