Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
Issued at 10:22 AM EST on Thursday 30 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT GORDONVALE
FLOODING IS OCCURRING ALONG THE RUSSELL RIVER
Over the last few days, rainfall totals up to 940 mm have been recorded in the Mulgrave-Russell catchment which has caused river level rises and flooding.
Further significant rainfall is forecast from Saturday which may cause renewed or further flooding depending on the location of the heaviest falls. 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.
Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 4.65 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Thursday.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 12.25 metres and falling, above the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may fall below the minor flood level (12.00 m) early Thursday afternoon.
Russell River:
River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring along the Russell River at Bucklands and Clyde Rd.
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 Friday 31 January 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries Alert,2.90,Steady,09:51 AM THU 30/01/25
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries TM,2.95,Falling,09:00 AM THU 30/01/25
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,4.65,Falling,10:15 AM THU 30/01/25
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge TM,4.90,Falling,09:20 AM THU 30/01/25
Mulgrave R at Gordonvale Alert,12.25,Falling,10:17 AM THU 30/01/25
Russell R at Bucklands TM,6.16,Falling,09:05 AM THU 30/01/25
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,1.99,Falling,09:00 AM THU 30/01/25
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,0.92,Falling,10:17 AM 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
Mareeba (16.9922°S, 145.4222°E, 391m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm, with possible heavy falls in the S. Light winds becoming S/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending E/SE in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 32.
Forecast for Mareeba (16.9922°S, 145.4222°E, 391m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 22° 23° 22° 23° 23° 23° 22° Maximum 30° 29° 27° 28° 29° 29° 30° Chance of rain 80% 80% 80% 70% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 5-10mm 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 7
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mareeba (16.9922°S, 145.4222°E, 391m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:43am EST 6:06am EST 6:58pm EST 7:21pm EST 7:28am EST 8:24pm EST Waxing crescent First quarter Feb 05 Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 -
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