Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:34 pm Wednesday, 5 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall with storms through the interior and Central Coast of Queensland.

Weather Situation
Slow moving shower and thunderstorm activity in a very moist tropical airmass is producing heavy rainfall.

Warnings for Wednesday 05 February

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Clermont, Winton, Barcaldine, Moranbah, Hughenden and Richmond.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:35 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:34 pm Wednesday, 5 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall with storms through the interior and Central Coast of Queensland.

Weather Situation
Slow moving shower and thunderstorm activity in a very moist tropical airmass is producing heavy rainfall.

Warnings for Wednesday 05 February

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Clermont, Winton, Barcaldine, Moranbah, Hughenden and Richmond.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:35 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 09:26 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 19

RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SELLHEIM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BURDEKIN DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE
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.
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 12.25 metres and rising, above the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim may reach the moderate flood level (14.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 4.03 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Wednesday into 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 13.08 metres and falling, 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. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin River at Clare peaked around 12.35 metres Wednesday morning and is currently at 11.85 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 9.68 metres and falling, 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. Renewed 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 09:00 am EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,13.35,Falling,06:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.87,Falling,06:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,5.32,Falling,06:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.18,Steady,08:35 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,12.92,Rising,08:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.17,Steady,06:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,12.25,Rising,08:50 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,12.19,Rising,08:10 PM WED 05/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,07:06 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,1.02,Steady,08:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,0.95,Steady,08:22 PM WED 05/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,0.96,Steady,06:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.08,Steady,08:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,2.61,Rising,09:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,2.45,Steady,08:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,4.03,Falling,07:25 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,4.02,Falling,09:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.32,Steady,08:46 PM WED 05/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.42,Steady,06:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,13.08,Falling,09:11 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,13.12,Steady,09:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.12,Falling,08:20 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,12.25,Rising,09:17 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,11.85,Falling,09:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,11.88,Steady,08:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,9.68,Rising,09:20 PM WED 05/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,1.35,Falling,06:20 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:27 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 25

MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING GENERALLY EASING ALONG THE HERBERT RIVER
Significant heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment over the last few days, particularly over the lower reaches of the catchment. Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the rest of the week and into the weekend.
Major flooding continues along the Herbert River at Halifax. Moderate flooding is occurring at Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch. Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle and Abergowrie Bridge. Small renewed river level rises are possible across the Herbert River catchment with further rainfall, however flooding is expected to generally ease over the next few days.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No latest observations are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Gleneagle is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor to Major flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 8.55 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station (Alert gauge) is currently at 11.44 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station may fall below the moderate flood level (11.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Herbert River at Gairloch (Alert gauge) is currently at 10.69 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (10.50 m).
The Herbert River at Gairloch may fall below the moderate flood level (10.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 5.46 metres and falling very slowly, above the major flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax is expected to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

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 08:30 am EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,3.11,Steady,07:23 PM WED 05/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,5.62,Steady,06:58 PM WED 05/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.62,Steady,07:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,6.40,Rising,06:10 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,6.42,Steady,07:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,4.37,Rising,07:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,5.40,Rising,07:35 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,4.20,Rising,07:34 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,8.55,Falling,06:17 PM WED 05/02/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,5.95,Rising,07:34 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,10.85,Falling,07:28 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,11.44,Falling,07:27 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,11.49,Falling,07:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,10.69,Falling,07:28 PM WED 05/02/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,5.46,Falling,06:49 PM WED 05/02/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,1.92,Steady,07:06 PM 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Ross River, Minor Flood Warning For The Bohle River And Flood Warning For The Black River And Bluewater Creek
Issued at 03:46 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 22

RAINFALL IS FORECAST ACROSS THE ROSS RIVER AND RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES AND MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT APLIN WEIR IN TOWNSVILLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
The river level along the Ross River at Aplin Weir at Townsville fell below the moderate flood level Tuesday evening. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and during Thursday which may result in renewed river level rises and possibly moderate flooding. The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
As advised by Townsville City Council, Ross River Dam will see controlled releases through the spillway. This will contribute to flows downstream in the Ross River.
Along the Bohle River, minor flooding is possible overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with forecast rainfall.

Ross River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir fell below the moderate flood level (1.60 m) during Tuesday evening and is currently at 1.41 metres and steady.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.10 m) for the next few days. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, with renewed moderate flooding possible if heavy rainfall affects the Ross River catchment.

Bohle River:
Renewed minor flooding may occur along the Bohle River.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 2.06 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises are possible and the Bohle River at Mt Bohle may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Black River and Bluewater Creek:
River and creek levels have eased along the Black River and Bluewater Creek. Renewed rises remain possible over the next few days.

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 10:00 am EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,5.89,Falling,01:11 PM WED 05/02/25
Bohle R at Mt Bohle Alert,2.06,Steady,03:20 PM WED 05/02/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,1.66,Falling,10:19 AM WED 05/02/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,1.61,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,1.95,Falling,03:07 PM WED 05/02/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,1.99,Rising,03:15 PM WED 05/02/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,40.39,Falling,03:27 PM WED 05/02/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,1.20,Falling,01:17 PM WED 05/02/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,1.41,Steady,03:10 PM WED 05/02/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,2.25,Steady,01:40 PM WED 05/02/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,2.45,Steady,03:03 PM WED 05/02/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,2.33,Steady,03:01 PM 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 09:45 AM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 16

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU
Significant rainfall totals in excess of 900 mm have been recorded across the Haughton River catchment since Monday last week, resulting in flooding along the Haughton River. Rain and showers are forecast to continue over the next few days, renewed minor flooding may occur at Giru overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Major Creek:
Flooding has eased along the Major Creek. Renewed rises are likely with forecast rainfall.
Haughton River:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru fell below the minor flood level (1.80 m) overnight Tuesday, the river level is currently at 1.38 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru may reach the minor flood level (1.80 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

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 10:00 am EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,1.60,Falling,08:45 AM WED 05/02/25
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,1.60,Falling,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,6.30,Falling,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,6.31,Falling,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Haughton R at Powerline Alert,3.35,Falling,09:05 AM WED 05/02/25
Haughton R at Powerline TM,3.36,Steady,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Haughton R at Giru Alert,1.38,Falling,09:18 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.