Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Saturday 08 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
MAJOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINTON
Heavy rainfall over the last several days has caused river level rises across the upper Diamantina River catchment.
Major flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Western River at Winton, with minor to moderate flooding occurring along the Diamantina River.
Shower and storms continued in the upper Diamantina River catchment, with rainfall totals of 20-85 mm recorded in the last 48 hours to 1:45 pm Saturday.
Showers and storms are possible in the upper Diamantina River catchment for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday, which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Predictions for downstream locations will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Elerslie. Further downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Diamantina Lakes, with the river level currently being at 3.68 metres and rising, which is 1.58 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 metres).
Western River:
Major flooding may be occurring along the Western River.
No recent river level observations are available for Winton. Based on nearby gauges, the river is estimated to be around the major flood level (3.00 metres) and rising.
The Western River at Winton may remain around the major flood level (3.50 m) during Saturday. 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 03:00 pm EST on Sunday 09 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,3.84,Rising,02:20 PM SAT 08/02/25
Diamantina R at Elderslie,2.80,Falling,06:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,3.68,Rising,02:00 PM SAT 08/02/25
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.
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Mary Kathleen (20.7802°S, 139.9693°E, 408m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers N of Mt Isa, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds E/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming E 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Mary Kathleen (20.7802°S, 139.9693°E, 408m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 21° 21° 21° 22° 24° 25° 24° Maximum 32° 34° 36° 38° 38° 38° 35° Chance of rain 60% 30% 20% 5% 30% 60% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme 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 20
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mary Kathleen (20.7802°S, 139.9693°E, 408m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:06am EST 6:30am EST 7:23pm EST 7:46pm EST 5:01pm EST 2:53am EST Waxing gibbous
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