Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 10:13 AM EST on Friday 18 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 25
WALKERS BEND STEADY AROUND A MAJOR FLOOD PEAK DURING FRIDAY
Flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River as a result of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few weeks.
Showers are forecast across lower parts of the Flinders River catchment over the next few days but at this stage significant widespread rainfall totals are not expected.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 10.04 metres and steady around a peak, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The river level is likely to begin easing slowly by the early part of the weekend, however it is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days.
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 11:00 am EST on Monday 21 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.74,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.80,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.34,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,3.11,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.93,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,2.68,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.39,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,3.48,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,10.04,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
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
Kowanyama (15.4785°S, 141.7435°E, 4m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the N, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to 20 to 25 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Kowanyama (15.4785°S, 141.7435°E, 4m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 24° 24° 24° 24° 23° 23° 23° Maximum 31° 32° 33° 34° 34° 34° 34° Chance of rain 20% 30% 20% 10% 10% 5% 30% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High Very High Very High Very High 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 14
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Sunrise / Sunset for Kowanyama (15.4785°S, 141.7435°E, 4m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:19am EST 6:41am EST 6:23pm EST 6:45pm EST 11:01pm EST 11:43am EST 
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