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.
Forecast
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Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the NW, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the S during this afternoon and evening. Winds E/NE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 31 to 36.
Forecast for Mimosa (24.2584°S, 149.6129°E, 148m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
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