Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Don River
Issued at 10:45 PM EST on Thursday 30 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOWEN PUMP STATION EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
Rainfall totals of 20- 85 mm have been observed across the Don River catchment since 9:00 am Thursday. River and creek level rises have been observed in parts of the catchment, with minor flooding possible at Bowen Pump Station early Friday morning.
Showers and the chance of thunderstorms with possible heavy rainfall at times are 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.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast.
Don River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Don River.
No current observations are available for the Don River at Bowen Pump Station. However, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may peak around the minor flood level (2.50 m) early Friday morning.
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 02:00 pm EST on Friday 31 January 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Don R at Ida Ck TM,0.82,Falling,09:00 PM THU 30/01/25
Don R at Reeves Alert,2.31,Rising,10:26 PM THU 30/01/25
Don R at Reeves TM,2.36,Falling,09:20 PM THU 30/01/25
Bowen Wharf Tide TM,2.77,Steady,10:11 PM THU 30/01/25
Proserpine R at P Faust Dam HW TM,-4.38,Steady,01:00 PM THU 30/01/25
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
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, with possible heavy falls near the coast. Winds E/SE 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Mackay (21.1434°S, 149.1868°E, 20m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 24° Maximum 29° 29° 29° 29° 29° 30° 30° Chance of rain 80% 80% 80% 80% 90% 90% 80% Likely amount 10-20mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 20-40mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 25
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mackay (21.1434°S, 149.1868°E, 20m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:21am EST 5:45am EST 6:48pm EST 7:12pm EST 7:08am EST 8:12pm EST 
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