Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 12:27 PM EST on Saturday 23 November 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING NEARING A PEAK AT TAROOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the past few days has resulted in river rises along the upper Dawson River and tributaries, with minor flooding occurring at Taroom.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days and no further significant river level rises are expected.
Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Dawson River to Theodore. Minor flooding is easing at Tarana Crossing.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 4.64 metres and rising, with minor flooding (minor flood level 4.50 metres).
The Dawson River at Taroom may peak around 4.80 metres Saturday afternoon, with minor flooding. River levels are expected to ease during Sunday.
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 Sunday 24 November 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,0.40,Steady,10:41 AM SAT 23/11/24
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,0.65,Steady,04:59 AM SAT 23/11/24
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,0.66,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-8.51,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.46,Steady,11:33 AM SAT 23/11/24
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,0.21,Steady,10:42 AM SAT 23/11/24
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,0.20,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Comet R at The Lake Alert,1.94,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 23/11/24
Comet R at The Lake TM,1.97,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,0.00,Steady,10:01 AM SAT 23/11/24
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,-0.07,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,1.03,Steady,09:53 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,1.03,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW TM,6.25,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir TW TM,0.42,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,6.25,Steady,11:50 AM SAT 23/11/24
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,0.14,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,0.00,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Isaac R at Yatton TM,0.48,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,4.62,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,3.84,Falling,11:10 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,6.34,Falling,11:46 AM SAT 23/11/24
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.87,Falling,11:05 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Taroom TM,4.64,Rising,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-2.19,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,5.90,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-2.36,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.36,Steady,11:42 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,0.75,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-13.76,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,10:44 AM SAT 23/11/24
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.34,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,09:43 AM SAT 23/11/24
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,0.33,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Don R at Rannes TM,1.57,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,1.43,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,10.74,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Port Alma Tide TM,2.68,Steady,11:39 AM SAT 23/11/24
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.
Forecast
Scotchy Pocket (25.9873°S, 152.5447°E, 38m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h.
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