Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 11:54 AM EST on Thursday 28 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT GLENEAGLE AND POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
Rainfall totals of up to 55 mm have been recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 pm Thursday in the Herbert River catchment. River level rises and areas of minor flooding are occurring along the Herbert River.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Wednesday. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No current river level observations are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is likely that the river level at Gleneagle is above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing. River level rises are expected downstream of Abergowrie Bridge for the next few days.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.20 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Thursday into 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 12:30 pm EST on Friday 29 March 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,3.98,Rising,07:35 PM WED 27/03/24
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.85,Falling,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,6.25,Rising,11:30 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,6.23,Rising,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.08,Steady,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,3.80,Steady,11:51 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie Alert,5.07,Rising,10:44 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie TM,5.07,Rising,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,5.20,Rising,11:51 AM THU 28/03/24
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,1.65,Rising,11:02 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,5.70,Rising,11:43 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,5.59,Steady,11:39 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,5.56,Steady,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,5.14,Steady,10:49 AM THU 28/03/24
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,2.67,Steady,09:10 AM THU 28/03/24
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.43,Steady,11:40 AM THU 28/03/24
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
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Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
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