Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 12:38 PM EST on Friday 22 November 2024
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAROOM FROM LATE FRIDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the past few days has resulted in river rises along the upper Dawson River and tributaries, with minor flooding possible at Taroom from late Friday.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 3.57 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.50 metres).
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.50 m) late Friday. The river level may reach around 5.30 metres during Saturday, with minor flooding.
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 12:30 pm EST on Saturday 23 November 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,0.40,Steady,10:41 AM FRI 22/11/24
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,0.65,Steady,10:59 AM FRI 22/11/24
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,0.67,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-8.50,Steady,12:08 PM FRI 22/11/24
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.46,Steady,11:33 AM FRI 22/11/24
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,0.21,Steady,10:42 AM FRI 22/11/24
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,0.20,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Comet R at The Lake Alert,0.94,Steady,11:59 AM FRI 22/11/24
Comet R at The Lake TM,0.95,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,0.00,Steady,10:01 AM FRI 22/11/24
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,-0.07,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,1.03,Steady,06:53 AM FRI 22/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,1.03,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW TM,6.26,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 22/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir TW TM,0.42,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,6.25,Steady,11:50 AM FRI 22/11/24
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,0.14,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,0.00,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 22/11/24
Isaac R at Yatton TM,0.48,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,4.63,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 22/11/24
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,4.74,Rising,11:20 AM FRI 22/11/24
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,7.39,Steady,11:10 AM FRI 22/11/24
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,1.07,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Dawson R at Taroom TM,3.57,Rising,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-2.15,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 22/11/24
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,5.91,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 22/11/24
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-2.35,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 22/11/24
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.36,Steady,11:42 AM FRI 22/11/24
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,0.75,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-13.75,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 22/11/24
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,10:44 AM FRI 22/11/24
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.34,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 22/11/24
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,09:43 AM FRI 22/11/24
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,0.34,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Don R at Rannes TM,1.57,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,1.40,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,10.75,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 22/11/24
Port Alma Tide TM,3.53,Steady,11:59 AM FRI 22/11/24
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.
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
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