Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 02:12 PM EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 14
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE AND JUNDAH LATER THIS WEEK
MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG THE LOWER BARCOO RIVER AT RETREAT AND ALONG THE THOMSON RIVER AT CAMOOLA PARK AND LONGREACH
Significant rainfall over upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo River catchments over a week ago has caused elevated river levels and flooding. No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
This is the first significant flow of the season and floodwater is moving relatively slowly downstream along the Thomson River. Forecasts along the lower Thomson River and Cooper Creek will be further refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Thomson River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was last observed at 3.20 metres 9:00 am Tuesday and slowly falling, above the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park will continue falling but is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for at least the next few days.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.10 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach will continue falling but is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) for at least the next few days.
There are no current observations available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) from late Thursday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) from Friday.
There are no current observations available for the Thomson River at Jundah, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Thomson River at Jundah may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) from Saturday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) from Sunday. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.53 metres and falling, above the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may fall below the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Wednesday.
Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooper Creek early next week.
There are no current observations for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), however, based on upstream gauges it is estimated that the river level is currently below the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) is expected to continue rising slowly but remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) over the next few days. The creek level may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) from early next week.
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 Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,4.22,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 18/02/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,4.10,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 18/02/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,2.75,Rising,01:39 PM TUE 18/02/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 18/02/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,2.53,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 18/02/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.62,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 18/02/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.25,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 18/02/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.38,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 18/02/25
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.
Forecast
Winton (22.3913°S, 143.0381°E, 182m AMSL) Winton,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Winton 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the NE in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds NW/NE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming E/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to 20 to 25 with daytime temperatures reaching 34 to 40.
Forecast for Winton (22.3913°S, 143.0381°E, 182m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 25° 25° 24° 23° 23° 22° 24° Maximum 39° 38° 37° 38° 38° 39° 39° Chance of rain 40% 40% 30% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 15
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(km/h)Wind direction N NNW NNE NE ENE E E ESE ENE SE E SE E SE Relative humidity 53% 31% 51% 31% 57% 29% 50% 22% 51% 21% 41% 20% 43% 19% Dew point 21°C 18°C 20°C 18°C 20°C 16°C 17°C 12°C 18°C 11°C 16°C 11°C 17°C 11°C First light 5:56am 5:56am 5:57am 5:58am 5:58am 5:59am 5:59am Sunrise 6:19am 6:19am 6:20am 6:20am 6:21am 6:21am 6:22am Sunset 7:04pm 7:04pm 7:03pm 7:02pm 7:02pm 7:01pm 7:00pm Last light 7:27pm 7:27pm 7:26pm 7:25pm 7:24pm 7:24pm 7:23pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Winton (22.3913°S, 143.0381°E, 182m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:56am EST 6:19am EST 7:04pm EST 7:27pm EST 10:50pm EST 11:38am EST Waning gibbous
Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 Full moon Mar 14 Winton sun & moon times
WednesdayFirst light5:56am
ESTSunrise6:19am
ESTSunset7:04pm
ESTLast light7:27pm
ESTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseWed
10:50pm
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11:38am
ESTLast quarterLast quarter Fri
Feb 21
New moonNew moon Fri
Feb 28
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Mar 07
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Tue 2:12pm UTC Flood warning QLDTue 12:16pm UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac Rivers
Issued at 12:16 PM EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT YATTON
MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT YATTON OVERNIGHT TUESDAY
Moderate rainfall totals have been observed over the northeast part of the Fitzroy River catchment last Friday and into the weekend. This has resulted in river and creek level rises along the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton, where a moderate flood peak is likely overnight Tuesday.
Showers are forecast over parts of the catchment for the next few days.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Connors and Isaac Rivers.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.09 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (9.50 m). A moderate flood peak is likely along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Tuesday.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) into Wednesday.
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 02:00 pm EST on Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.26,Steady,11:32 AM TUE 18/02/25
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,6.21,Falling,11:15 AM TUE 18/02/25
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,1.63,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Isaac R at Yatton TM,10.09,Rising,11:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,6.913,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,4.258,Falling,11:10 AM TUE 18/02/25
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,5.335,Steady,11:35 AM TUE 18/02/25
Dawson R at Taroom TM,1.873,Rising,11:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,6.044,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-0.616,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,1.587,Rising,10:53 AM TUE 18/02/25
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.Tue 11:25am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 11:25 AM EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 13
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WALKERS BEND OVERNIGHT TUESDAY AND MAY CONTINUE INTO NEXT WEEK
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend. Major flooding is likely from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday as floodwaters from the Flinders, Cloncurry, and Saxby Rivers continue to arrive, and may persist through the coming week and into next week.
A chance of showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast across the Flinders River catchment during the next few days, which may prolong the existing peaks travelling through the river systems.
The flood situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is likely along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 7.27 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (5.30 m).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river level may reach at least 9.50 metres later this week, with higher levels possible. The river level may remain above the major flood level for the duration of the coming week.
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 01:00 pm EST on Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.77,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.94,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.68,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,9.49,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.77,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,4.50,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.76,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,7.00,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,7.27,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 18/02/25
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.Mon 10:46am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 10:46 AM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 14
FLOOD LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES RD CAUSEWAY
Heavy rainfall during the last week has caused river level rises across the Diamantina River catchment.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Showers are possible in the upper Diamantina River catchment for the next few days, however these are not expected to result in further significant river level rises.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is continuing at Diamantina Lakes, with the river level currently at 4.69 metres and rising slowly, which is 2.59 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
The river level along the Diamantina River at Monkira is estimated to be around the minor flood level (2.90 m) and rising.
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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.73,Steady,10:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.70,Steady,10:00 AM MON 17/02/25
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.Mon 10:07am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 10:07 AM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 56
FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING ACROSS THE BURDEKIN CATCHMENT
Minor flooding has now eased along the Burdekin and Suttor Rivers. River levels are expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days.
No significant widespread rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Suttor River at St Anns is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected in the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 2.68 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected in the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 9.43 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.60 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 6.80 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (7.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m).
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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,4.16,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,1.61,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,2.89,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.08,Steady,08:34 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,4.58,Rising,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.53,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,4.50,Steady,09:58 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,4.57,Falling,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.37,Steady,10:05 AM MON 17/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,4.35,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,3.90,Falling,08:56 AM MON 17/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,3.91,Falling,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.05,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,3.51,Falling,08:55 AM MON 17/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,3.50,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,2.68,Steady,09:53 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,2.74,Falling,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,1.32,Steady,08:46 AM MON 17/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,1.29,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,9.43,Rising,10:06 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,9.44,Falling,09:03 AM MON 17/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.57,Rising,09:24 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,9.20,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,8.60,Falling,09:20 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,8.62,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,6.80,Falling,09:39 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-0.80,Falling,09:39 AM MON 17/02/25
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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River And Cooper Creek
- Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac Rivers
- Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
- Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
- Final Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
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