Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 11:53 AM EST on Thursday 28 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BARALABA FROM OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
Heavy rain overnight Wednesday into Thursday has produced river level rises along the Dawson River, with minor flooding likely at Baralaba from overnight Thursday into Friday.
Rainfall totals of up to 103 mm were recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday across the Dawson River catchment.
Showers are forecast for the reminder of Thursday across the Dawson River catchment. No significant rainfall is forecast for the coming days.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
River level observations are currently unavailable at the Baralaba gauge. Based on observations from the nearby TM gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Dawson River at Baralaba is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) from overnight Thursday into Friday.
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 12:00 pm EST on Friday 29 March 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,0.95,Steady,10:28 AM THU 28/03/24
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,0.67,Steady,08:20 AM THU 28/03/24
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,0.64,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW Alert,-6.45,Steady,08:53 AM THU 28/03/24
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-6.50,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.56,Falling,10:59 AM THU 28/03/24
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,0.51,Steady,10:56 AM THU 28/03/24
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,0.52,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Comet R at The Lake Alert,1.79,Rising,10:35 AM THU 28/03/24
Comet R at The Lake TM,1.76,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,1.20,Steady,05:56 AM THU 28/03/24
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,1.19,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,1.28,Steady,06:16 AM THU 28/03/24
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,1.30,Steady,09:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW TM,7.44,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,7.45,Steady,09:20 AM THU 28/03/24
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,1.27,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,0.20,Steady,09:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Isaac R at Yatton TM,2.09,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,5.79,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,1.40,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,4.24,Steady,08:07 AM THU 28/03/24
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.35,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Dawson R at Taroom TM,0.95,Rising,10:25 AM THU 28/03/24
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-0.16,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,6.04,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-0.20,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.41,Steady,08:54 AM THU 28/03/24
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,1.58,Rising,09:33 AM THU 28/03/24
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-13.76,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.0,Steady,10:45 AM THU 28/03/24
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.10,Steady,09:41 AM THU 28/03/24
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,0.69,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Don R at Rannes TM,1.64,Steady,12:09 AM THU 28/03/24
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,1.58,Steady,09:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,12.87,Steady,10:00 AM THU 28/03/24
Port Alma Tide TM,4.69,Steady,10:39 AM THU 28/03/24
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
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Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower over the Granite Belt, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming E 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Warroo (28.5379°S, 151.3545°E, 386m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 20° 17° Maximum 28° 28° 27° 28° 29° 25° 24° Chance of rain 5% 5% 10% 10% 50% 90% 80% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 10-20mm 5-10mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 12
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Sunrise / Sunset for Warroo (28.5379°S, 151.3545°E, 386m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:41am EST 6:05am EST 5:57pm EST 6:20pm EST 8:03pm EST 9:18am EST Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 -
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