Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 05:36 AM EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 39

RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX TUESDAY AFTERNOON
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GAIRLOCH, INGHAM PUMP STATION, ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND GLENEAGLE OVER NEXT FEW DAYS
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment since Saturday morning, particularly over the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in renewed river level rises and areas of minor to moderate flooding are occurring along the Herbert River, however at this stage, river levels are not expected to reach higher levels observed earlier this month. Further heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and the next few days.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Renewed Moderate flooding may occur along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing with localised heavy rainfall.
No recent observations are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Gleneagle is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m).
The Herbert River at Gleneagle is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday afternoon. Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the moderate flood level (8.50 m) over the next few days.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing, however, forecast localised heavy rainfall may result in renewed moderate to major flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 7.50 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Tuesday. Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the moderate flood level (10.00 m) over the next few days.

The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station (Alert gauge) is currently at 9.14 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (10.00 m).
Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the minor flood level (10.00 m) Tuesday afternoon and further rises to around the moderate flood level (11.00 m) over the next few days.

The Herbert River at Gairloch (Alert gauge) is currently at 8.69 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (9.50 m).
Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the minor flood level (9.50 m) during Tuesday afternoon and further rises to around the moderate flood level (10.50 m) over the next few days.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.76 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.50 m).
The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday morning. Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the major flood level (5.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.

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 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,4.09,Falling,04:30 AM TUE 11/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,6.52,Steady,03:58 AM TUE 11/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,6.48,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,7.05,Rising,12:04 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,7.19,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.66,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,5.15,Steady,04:53 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,7.50,Rising,04:10 AM TUE 11/02/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,6.40,Rising,05:33 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,8.95,Rising,05:33 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,9.14,Rising,05:04 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,9.10,Steady,05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,8.69,Rising,05:23 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,4.76,Steady,04:45 AM TUE 11/02/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,1.82,Rising,05:06 AM TUE 11/02/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Cape And Upper Burdekin Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 05:34 AM EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 44

MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE)
MODERATE FLOODING MAY REACH 11.2 METRES AT INKERMAN BRIDGE TUESDAY EVENING WITH FURTHER RISES POSSIBLE
PROLONGED FLOODING IN LOWER BURDEKIN EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS UNTIL AT LEAST WEDNESDAY
Major flooding is easing at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) along the Upper Burdekin River where the river level may fall below the major flood level during Tuesday morning. Renewed rises are occurring at Burdekin Falls Dam where moderate flooding is expected to continue during Tuesday. Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream of the dam until at least Wednesday. Moderate flooding is expected to continue at Inkerman Bridge with a moderate flood peak during Tuesday. Predictions for the lower Burdekin will be updated once the peak at Burdekin Falls Dam has been observed.
Major flooding is expected to continue along the Cape River at Taemas during Tuesday. Suttor River at St Anns may fall below the moderate flood level during Tuesday morning.
Further rainfall and the chance of thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which are likely to prolong flooding during this week.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Herbert and Lower Burdekin, and parts of North Tropical Coast, Tablelands, Northern Goldfields, Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.70 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (6.50 m).
The Suttor River at St Anns may fall below the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Tuesday morning.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 9.21 metres and falling, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) during Tuesday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 15.95 metres and falling, above the major flood level (15.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Sellheim may fall below the major flood level (15.00 m) Tuesday morning.

The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 6.58 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (5.50 m).
Renewed rises are occurring at Burdekin Dam where the river level may reach around 6.70 metres Tuesday morning, with moderate flooding. The reservoir level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) during Tuesday.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 18.23 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (15.00 m).
Renewed rises are occurring at Dalbeg where the river level may reach around 18.40 metres Tuesday afternoon, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (15.00 m) until Wednesday.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 14.65 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (13.00 m).
Renewed rises are occurring at Clare where the river level may reach around 15.20 metres Tuesday evening, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (13.00 m) until Wednesday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge was estimated to be approximately 10.70 metres around 7:05 pm Monday and steady, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
Renewed rises at Inkerman Bridge may reach around 11.20 metres Tuesday evening, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 m) until Wednesday.

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 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,11.07,Rising,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,3.92,Rising,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,8.94,Rising,03:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Steady,05:35 PM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,12.60,Falling,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,4.09,Rising,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,15.95,Falling,05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,16.23,Falling,04:20 AM TUE 11/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.42,Steady,04:05 AM TUE 11/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,6.46,Steady,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,6.70,Falling,05:22 AM TUE 11/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,6.67,Falling,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,3.09,Falling,04:15 AM TUE 11/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,9.21,Falling,05:05 AM TUE 11/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,9.23,Steady,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,6.58,Steady,03:53 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,6.63,Falling,05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.02,Falling,03:50 AM TUE 11/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.02,Steady,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,18.23,Rising,05:24 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,18.21,Rising,05:03 AM TUE 11/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.82,Steady,02:36 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,15.80,Falling,05:26 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,14.65,Rising,05:21 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,14.57,Rising,04:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,2.80,Rising,03:21 AM TUE 11/02/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:33 am Tuesday, 11 February 2025.

Heavy to locally intense rainfall across northern Queensland.

Weather Situation
Significant rainfall continues about northern Queensland until early Wednesday, with a low over the Gulf Country embedded in the monsoon trough, expected to move slowly east over the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders on Tuesday. Enhanced rainfall due to widespread showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible early this week, with extremely wet soils and river catchments leading to a higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays
For the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders:
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast today. LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 150 mm are possible. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 200 mm are possible.
For the North Tropical Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin:
Potential for stronger showers and thunderstorms to produce localised HEAVY to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, continuing this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 120 to 180 mm are possible this morning. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 250 mm possible, especially over the Cassowary and Townsville coasts.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
Rainfall is forecast to ease across the warning area from early Wednesday morning.
Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Bowen, Townsville, Georgetown, Ingham, Ayr and Proserpine.
188mm rainfall was recorded at Pace Road Rollingstone since 9am on Monday.
155mm rainfall was recorded at Upper Black River since 9am on Monday.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:33 am Tuesday, 11 February 2025.

Heavy to locally intense rainfall across northern Queensland.

Weather Situation
Significant rainfall continues about northern Queensland until early Wednesday, with a low over the Gulf Country embedded in the monsoon trough, expected to move slowly east over the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders on Tuesday. Enhanced rainfall due to widespread showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible early this week, with extremely wet soils and river catchments leading to a higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays
For the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders:
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast today. LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 150 mm are possible. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 200 mm are possible.
For the North Tropical Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin:
Potential for stronger showers and thunderstorms to produce localised HEAVY to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, continuing this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 120 to 180 mm are possible this morning. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 250 mm possible, especially over the Cassowary and Townsville coasts.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
Rainfall is forecast to ease across the warning area from early Wednesday morning.
Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Bowen, Townsville, Georgetown, Ingham, Ayr and Proserpine.
188mm rainfall was recorded at Pace Road Rollingstone since 9am on Monday.
155mm rainfall was recorded at Upper Black River since 9am on Monday.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Tuesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Tully And Murray Rivers
Issued at 11:47 AM EST on Monday 10 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 22

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT EURAMO MONDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT MURRAY FLATS
River levels are easing along the Tully and Murray Rivers, however with forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises are likely.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Tully River:
Renewed minor flooding likely along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo peaked at 6.35 metres around 09:00 am Sunday 09 February and is currently at 5.95 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level.
Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall are likely to cause renewed rises to the minor flood level (6.00 m) Monday evening.

Murray River:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Murray River.
No recent observations are available for the Murray River at Murray Flats. It is estimated that minor flooding is easing.
Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall are likely to cause renewed rises and prolonged minor flooding (minor flood level 7.00 m) along the Murray River at Murray Flats 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
Flooding in North Queensland catchments during December 2023 damaged high priority river gauges that support the Bureau of Meteorology to provide high accuracy flood forecasts. While river gauges are being repaired, the Bureau will continue to issue flood watches and warnings for these catchments using the best available data.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tully R at Tully Gorge Alert,1.70,Falling,08:25 AM MON 10/02/25
Tully R at Tully Gorge TM,1.70,Steady,10:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Tully R at Euramo Alert,5.95,Falling,11:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Tully R at Euramo TM,5.94,Falling,11:15 AM MON 10/02/25
Murray R at Upper Murray Alert,4.20,Steady,11:33 AM MON 10/02/25
Murray R at Upper Murray TM,4.22,Falling,11:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Clump Point Tide Tm,2.39,Falling,11:30 AM MON 10/02/25
Cardwell Tide TM,2.91,Falling,11:10 AM MON 10/02/25

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.