Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:31 am Thursday, 6 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.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, 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 Emerald, Winton, Blackwater, Hughenden, Richmond and Pentland.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin,Central Coast and Whitsundays

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 5:35 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 Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:31 am Thursday, 6 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.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, 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 Emerald, Winton, Blackwater, Hughenden, Richmond and Pentland.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin,Central Coast and Whitsundays

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 5:35 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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 03:43 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT BLACKALL
Rainfall totals of up to 130 mm have been recorded in the Blackall River catchment in the 24 hours to 3:00 pm Wednesday. River level rises and minor flooding have been observed along the Barcoo River at Blackall.
Further showers and thunderstorm are forecast for the next few days. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
No current river level observations are available for the Barcoo River at Blackall, however based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is expected to be around a peak near the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Blackall may remain around the minor flood level (2.00 m) until Thursday morning. 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 03:00 pm EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.33,Steady,01:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,0.29,Steady,01:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,01:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,0.51,Steady,01:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.62,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.41,Steady,03:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.50,Steady,01:00 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 Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 01:12 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT YATTON FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals have been observed over the northeast part of the Fitzroy River Catchment since Monday, this has resulted in river and creek level rises along the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is likely at Yatton.
Showers and possible heavy rainfall at times is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river and creek level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Connors and Isaac Rivers.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 8.63 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (9.50 m) early Thursday morning. The river level may reach around 10.30 metres Thursday afternoon. Further rises are likely and peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.

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 01:30 pm EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,1.05,Falling,11:49 AM WED 05/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,0.80,Steady,10:58 AM WED 05/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,0.82,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-9.72,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.36,Steady,11:32 AM WED 05/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,0.36,Steady,10:37 AM WED 05/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,0.36,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Arcadia Ck at Arcadia Valley School,0.80,Steady,10:29 AM WED 05/02/25
Comet R at The Lake Alert,0.89,Steady,12:04 PM WED 05/02/25
Comet R at The Lake TM,0.92,Steady,12:19 PM WED 05/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,1.20,Steady,12:58 PM WED 05/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,1.19,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,1.48,Rising,12:10 PM WED 05/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,1.48,Rising,11:38 AM WED 05/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW TM,7.46,Falling,04:00 PM TUE 04/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,5.75,Steady,11:46 AM WED 05/02/25
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,8.41,Rising,12:03 PM WED 05/02/25
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,0.07,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Isaac R at Yatton TM,8.67,Rising,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,6.72,Rising,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,1.12,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,0.39,Steady,11:35 AM WED 05/02/25
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.35,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Taroom TM,0.76,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-0.35,Falling,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,5.79,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-0.63,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.56,Rising,12:59 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,0.84,Steady,11:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-12.86,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,11:04 AM WED 05/02/25
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.65,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,12:29 PM WED 05/02/25
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,1.14,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Don R at Rannes TM,1.94,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,1.74,Steady,11:00 AM WED 05/02/25
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,12.82,Steady,12:00 PM WED 05/02/25
Port Alma Tide TM,3.66,Rising,12:39 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
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Burdekin, Parts Of The Gulf Country, And Thomson River Catchments
Issued at 12:41 PM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025
Flood Watch Number: 11
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS CURRENT ACROSS MULTIPLE CATCHMENTS IN THE NORTH TROPICAL AND CENTRAL COAST
FURTHER FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BURDEKIN, GULF COUNTRY AND THOMSON RIVER CATCHMENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

The monsoon trough extends across the base of Cape York Peninsula, and will linger across northern Queensland and enhance rainfall for the next few days.
Catchments across the North Tropical Coast and Central Coast areas are very wet due to recent heavy rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall. Gulf and Thomson River catchments are dry to moderately wet in some areas.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of the Flood Watch area for at least the next couple of days.
River level rises are occurring and flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area. Elevated tides are also occurring which may enhance flooding in coastal parts of the Flood Watch area.
Further isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes is possible over the next few days.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Thomson River
Gilbert River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Gilbert River, Mulgrave and Russell Rivers, Tully and Murray Rivers, Herbert River, Ross, Bohle and Black Rivers and Bluewater Creek, Haughton River, Don and Proserpine Rivers, Connors and Isaac Rivers, and Upper and Lower Burdekin River.

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html

Flood Safety Advice:
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.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.