Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:35 PM EST on Sunday 16 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WALKERS BEND FROM MONDAY AND MAY CONTINUE INTO NEXT WEEKEND
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend. Major flooding is likely from Monday as floodwaters from the Flinders, Cloncurry, and Saxby Rivers continue to arrive, and may persist through the coming week and into next weekend.
A chance of showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast across the Flinders River catchment during the next few days, which may prolong the existing peaks travelling through the river systems.
The flood situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Western Cape York Peninsula.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is likely and moderate is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 6.06 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (5.30 m).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) from Monday. The river level may reach at least 9.50 metres during Wednesday, with higher levels possible. The river level may remain above the major flood level for the duration of the coming week and into next weekend.
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 01:00 pm EST on Monday 17 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.79,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,1.02,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,5.46,Falling,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,9.34,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.82,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,6.25,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,2.15,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,7.84,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,6.06,Rising,12:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
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.
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Mount Isa (20.6786°S, 139.4831°E, 340m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Sunny. Winds SE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to 20 to 25 with daytime temperatures reaching around 40.
Forecast for Mount Isa (20.6786°S, 139.4831°E, 340m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 23° 23° 24° 24° 25° 25° 24° Maximum 40° 41° 40° 39° 38° 39° 40° Chance of rain 5% 5% 20% 40% 70% 20% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 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 15
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mount Isa (20.6786°S, 139.4831°E, 340m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:11am EST 6:34am EST 7:18pm EST 7:41pm EST 9:59pm EST 10:10am EST Waning gibbous
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