Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Flinders Rivers
Issued at 02:38 PM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate flooding continues at Richmond, where further rises to the major flood level are possible from overnight Sunday into Monday. As this floodwater extends downstream, minor flooding may develop at Walkers Bend from later in the week.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the Flinders River catchment during the next few days, which may cause further river and creek level rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.
Flinders River to Richmond:
Major flooding is possible along the Flinders River to Richmond.
As of 8:30 am Saturday morning, the Flinders River at Richmond was at 7.15 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (6.00 metres).
The Flinders River at Richmond may reach the major flood level (8.00 metres) overnight Sunday into Monday.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Minor flooding is possible along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 0.95 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (5.00 metres).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may reach the minor flood level (5.00 metres) during later in the week as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
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 Monday 10 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,2.61,Falling,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,2.85,Falling,12:20 PM SUN 09/02/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,5.62,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,7.32,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,1.18,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,6.20,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,2.57,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,6.21,Rising,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,0.98,Rising,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
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.
Forecast
Middleton (22.3537°S, 141.5518°E, 185m 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 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Middleton (22.3537°S, 141.5518°E, 185m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 22° 22° 22° 23° 24° 25° 23° Maximum 33° 35° 36° 37° 40° 38° 37° Chance of rain 20% 20% 40% 5% 10% 40% 10% 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 22
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Sunrise / Sunset for Middleton (22.3537°S, 141.5518°E, 185m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:59am EST 6:22am EST 7:19pm EST 7:42pm EST 4:58pm EST 2:44am EST Waxing gibbous
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