Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Nicholson River And Flood Warning For The Leichhardt River
Issued at 12:26 PM EST on Thursday 28 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 6
MODERATE FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE RISING SLOWLY AT BURKETOWN AIRSTRIP
No significant rainfall totals were recorded across the Nicholson and Leichhardt River catchments in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday.
Further showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days but widespread significant rainfall totals are not expected.
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Nicholson and Gregory catchments. The river level at Burketown Airstrip is likely to remain elevated for the remainder of this week and into the weekend as upstream floodwater continues to arrive.
The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
Major flooding is occurring along the Nicholson River at Escott Station. Minor flooding is easing along the Gregory River at Gregory Downs.
No observations are currently available at Burketown Airstrip. However, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (5.50 metres) and rising slowly as upstream floodwaters arrive.
The Albert River at Burketown Airstrip is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) for the next few days. Further small rises are likely as upstream floodwater arrives, however the river level is expected to remain well below the major flood peaks experienced during February.
Leichhardt River:
River levels are generally easing throughout the Leichhardt River catchment but remain elevated at Floraville.
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 Friday 29 March 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Gregory R at Gregory Downs TM,6.21,Falling,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Nicholson R at Escott Station,10.10,Steady,08:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Burketown Tide TM,4.23,Steady,11:26 AM THU 28/03/24
Leichhardt R at Doughboy Ck TM,1.63,Steady,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Leichhardt R at Julius Dam TM,0.11,Steady,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Leichhardt R at Miranda Creek TM,2.41,Steady,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Gunpowder Ck at Gunpowder TM,1.56,Steady,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Leichhardt R at Lorraine,5.80,Falling,09:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Leichhardt R at Floraville TM,3.82,Steady,11:00 AM THU 28/03/24
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
Mica Creek (20.7668°S, 139.4913°E, 355m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the NE, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm E of Mt Isa from the late morning. Winds SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening then becoming SE 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Mica Creek (20.7668°S, 139.4913°E, 355m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 21° 23° 23° 22° 21° 21° 21° Maximum 33° 33° 31° 31° 32° 32° 31° Chance of rain 5% 50% 20% 5% 5% 20% 40% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating 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 13
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mica Creek (20.7668°S, 139.4913°E, 355m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:26am EST 6:48am EST 6:46pm EST 7:08pm EST 8:27pm EST 8:58am EST Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 -
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