Forecast

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 01:50 PM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 34

RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE) SUNDAY
MODERATE FLOODING MAY REACH 11.5 METRES AT INKERMAN BRIDGE OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
PROLONGED FLOOD PEAKS IN LOWER BURDEKIN EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS UNTIL AT LEAST TUESDAY
River level rises are occurring along the upper Burdekin River with renewed major flooding occurring at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge). Moderate river levels at Burdekin Falls Dam are approaching a prolonged peak into Monday, with moderate flooding expected to continue downstream of the dam until at least Tuesday. River levels at Inkerman Bridge are now likely to remain moderate during Sunday with a prolonged moderate peak into Monday. Predictions for the lower Burdekin will be updated once the peak at Burdekin Falls Dam has been observed.
Major and moderate flood peaks, respectively, are likely to continue into Monday along the Cape River at Taemas and the Suttor River at St Anns.
Further rainfall and the chance of thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which are most likely to prolong these extended flood peaks during this week, though renewed river level rises cannot be ruled out entirely.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin 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 7.10 metres and steady around a peak, above the moderate flood level (6.50 metres).
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to experience an extended moderate peak around the current level (7.10 metres) during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

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 9.51 metres and rising, above the major flood level (8.00 metres).
The Cape River at Taemas may reach around 9.50 metres overnight Sunday into Monday, with major flooding.

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 16.40 metres and rising, above the major flood level (15.00 metres).
The Burdekin River at Sellheim may reach around 18.00 metres early Sunday evening, with major flooding, as a peak currently around Gainsford arrives. The river level is likely to remain above the major flood level (15.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday, with further rises and higher levels possible as further flows from a second peak observed Sunday morning at Mt Fullstop arrive.

The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 6.03 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to experience small renewed rises, and may reach around 6.30 metres during Monday, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) until 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 17.73 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (15.00 metres).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach around 18.00 metres overnight Sunday with an extended flood peak into Monday. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (15.00 m) until Tuesday.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 14.60 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (13.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach around 15.20 metres overnight Sunday with an extended moderate flood peak into Monday. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (13.00 m) until Tuesday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge was estimated to be approximately 11.00 metres around 1:00 pm Sunday, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may reach around 11.50 metres overnight Sunday into Monday, with an extended moderate flood peak that may be prolonged 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 06:00 pm EST on Sunday 09 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,15.60,Falling,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,3.46,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,6.79,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.18,Rising,04:51 PM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,16.56,Rising,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.54,Falling,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,16.40,Rising,01:35 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,16.44,Falling,01:20 PM SUN 09/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.67,Steady,01:05 PM SUN 09/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,6.93,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,7.10,Steady,11:22 AM SUN 09/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,7.12,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,3.25,Rising,01:20 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,9.51,Rising,01:35 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,9.42,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,6.03,Falling,01:11 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,6.11,Falling,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.72,Falling,12:31 PM SUN 09/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.70,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,17.73,Falling,01:43 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,17.74,Falling,01:03 PM SUN 09/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.27,Falling,12:17 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,15.50,Falling,01:48 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,14.60,Steady,12:56 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,14.60,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,11.00,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,2.70,Falling,01:19 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Tully And Murray Rivers
Issued at 11:40 AM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 21

MINOR FLOODING AROUND A PEAK AT EURAMO, EXPECTED TO BE EASING SLOWLY AT MURRAY FLATS
Renewed minor flooding is around a peak at Euramo on the Tully River. Minor flooding is expected to be occurring at Murray Flats on the Murray River, where river levels are likely to be falling slowly.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Tully River:
Renewed minor flooding is occurring 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 6.30 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level.
The Tully River at Euramo may fall below the minor flood level (6.00 m) Sunday 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.
The Murray River at Murray Flats may remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

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 Monday 10 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tully R at Tully Gorge Alert,1.60,Falling,10:25 AM SUN 09/02/25
Tully R at Tully Gorge TM,1.62,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Tully R at Euramo Alert,6.30,Falling,11:35 AM SUN 09/02/25
Tully R at Euramo TM,6.32,Falling,11:05 AM SUN 09/02/25
Murray R at Upper Murray Alert,4.60,Steady,08:33 AM SUN 09/02/25
Murray R at Upper Murray TM,4.49,Steady,11:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Clump Point Tide Tm,2.66,Steady,10:30 AM SUN 09/02/25
Cardwell Tide TM,2.62,Falling,11:10 AM 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:56 am Sunday, 9 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall continues across northern Queensland into the early part of the week.

Weather Situation
Significant rainfall may continue about northern Queensland, with a monsoon trough in place and rich tropical moisture until early Wednesday. Enhanced rainfall due to widespread showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible throughout the remainder weekend and into the early part of the week, with extremely wet soils and river catchments leading to a higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
For North Tropical Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin:
Rainfall has temporarily eased, however showers and thunderstorms may still produce localised HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING. Broad areas of HEAVY RAINFALL are forecast to redevelop early Tuesday morning and persist for much of the day. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 120 to 180 mm are possible today and Monday and could increase on Tuesday. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 200 mm are possible.
For Gulf Country and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders:
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop this afternoon mostly northwest of Dunbar to Normanton and extending throughout the remainder of the area early Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 120 to 150 mm are possible. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 250 mm are possible.
Rainfall is forecast to ease across the warning area 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 Townsville, Georgetown, Normanton, Ingham, Croydon and Kowanyama.

Emergency services advise people to:
* 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 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.
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 Rainfall

for parts of Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:56 am Sunday, 9 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall continues across northern Queensland into the early part of the week.

Weather Situation
Significant rainfall may continue about northern Queensland, with a monsoon trough in place and rich tropical moisture until early Wednesday. Enhanced rainfall due to widespread showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible throughout the remainder weekend and into the early part of the week, with extremely wet soils and river catchments leading to a higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
For North Tropical Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin:
Rainfall has temporarily eased, however showers and thunderstorms may still produce localised HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING. Broad areas of HEAVY RAINFALL are forecast to redevelop early Tuesday morning and persist for much of the day. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 120 to 180 mm are possible today and Monday and could increase on Tuesday. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 200 mm are possible.
For Gulf Country and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders:
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop this afternoon mostly northwest of Dunbar to Normanton and extending throughout the remainder of the area early Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 120 to 150 mm are possible. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 250 mm are possible.
Rainfall is forecast to ease across the warning area 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 Townsville, Georgetown, Normanton, Ingham, Croydon and Kowanyama.

Emergency services advise people to:
* 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 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.
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

Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River
Issued at 09:35 AM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE MULGRAVE RIVER
Rainfall totals of up to 40 mm were recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday in the Mulgrave River catchment. The river levels at Peets Bridge and Gordonvale responded with slight renewed rises but remained well below the minor flood level overnight Saturday into Sunday.
The monsoon trough extending across north Queensland is expected to linger and drift northward during the next few days, which may cause further showers and thunderstorms along the Mulgrave River catchment.
This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be reissued as required.

Mulgrave River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 3.00 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (5.00 m)
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 8.50 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (12.00 m).
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is likely to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries Alert,1.75,Steady,06:50 AM SUN 09/02/25
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries TM,1.67,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,3.00,Steady,11:23 PM SAT 08/02/25
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge TM,2.88,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Mulgrave R at Gordonvale Alert,8.50,Falling,04:28 AM SUN 09/02/25
Russell R at Bucklands TM,4.67,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,1.25,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,0.17,Falling,06:09 AM 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:05 AM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 35

RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT HALIFAX
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GAIRLOCH, INGHAM PUMP STATION, ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND GLENEAGLE FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment overnight Saturday into Sunday, particularly over the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in renewed river level rises and areas of minor to major 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 Sunday and the next few days.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
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 may reach the moderate flood level (8.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Major flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 8.25 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the moderate flood level (10.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station (Alert gauge) is currently at 10.04 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station may reach the moderate flood level (11.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

The Herbert River at Gairloch (Alert gauge) is currently at 9.54 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (9.50 m).
The Herbert River at Gairloch may reach the moderate flood level (10.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 5.11 metres and rising, above the major flood level (5.00 m).
The Herbert River at Halifax may remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) during Sunday. The river level may reach around 5.40 metres Sunday afternoon. 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 05:00 pm EST on Sunday 09 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,3.37,Falling,06:20 AM SUN 09/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.77,Steady,06:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,6.00,Falling,05:20 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,6.01,Rising,06:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,4.15,Steady,06:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,4.80,Steady,06:25 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,3.30,Falling,11:34 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,8.25,Falling,06:35 AM SUN 09/02/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,5.50,Falling,07:11 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,9.70,Rising,07:17 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,10.04,Rising,07:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,9.97,Rising,06:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,9.54,Rising,07:27 AM SUN 09/02/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,5.11,Rising,07:11 AM SUN 09/02/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,3.72,Steady,07:06 AM 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.