Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 04:54 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 18
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SELLHEIM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT INKERMAN BRIDGE WEDNESDAY EVENING
Significant rainfall totals have been recorded in the upper Burdekin catchment on the eastern ranges around Paluma and surrounds which have resulted in river level rises and flooding. Currently an initial flood peak is approaching Inkerman Bridge.
High rainfall totals were recorded overnight Tuesday into Wednesday in the upper Burdekin catchment which have resulted in renewed river level rises. A renewed flood peak is expected at Sellheim overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Renewed rises are likely to be observed in the lower Burdekin catchment as floodwaters move downstream.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 11.05 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to reach the minor flood level (12.00 m) Wednesday evening. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (14.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 4.13 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) through to Thursday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall in the coming days.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg peaked around 14.91 metres Tuesday evening and is currently at 13.58 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Clare peaked around 12.35 metres Wednesday morning and is currently at 12.10 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently around a peak at 9.83 metres, just below the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is may reach the moderate flood level (10.00 m) Wednesday evening. 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 09:30 pm EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,13.69,Falling,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.93,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,5.47,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.18,Falling,02:35 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,12.31,Rising,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.24,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,11.05,Rising,04:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,10.92,Rising,03:15 PM WED 05/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,01:06 PM WED 05/02/25
Belyando R at Albro,0.10,Steady,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,1.03,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,0.95,Steady,02:22 PM WED 05/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,0.96,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.11,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,2.06,Rising,03:56 PM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,2.00,Rising,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,4.13,Steady,03:53 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,4.20,Falling,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.57,Falling,03:30 PM WED 05/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.59,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,13.58,Steady,03:57 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,13.65,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.27,Falling,04:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,12.50,Falling,04:01 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,12.10,Falling,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,12.09,Falling,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,9.73,Falling,04:03 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,1.40,Falling,03:22 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Groper Ck Alert,3.39,Falling,07:41 AM WED 05/02/25
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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Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain in the N, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the N, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the NW. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 32.
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