Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Ross And Bohle Rivers
Issued at 10:56 AM EST on Tuesday 25 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 16

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT MT BOHLE TUESDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT APLIN WEIR TUESDAY MORNING
Heavy rainfall since Sunday afternoon has caused river level rises across the Ross and Bohle River catchments. Minor flooding is easing at Mt Bohle, where river levels are estimated to have peaked Monday morning.
River levels along the Ross River are steady near the minor flood level at Aplin Weir following a minor flood peak early Monday morning.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the next few days, particularly overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, which may cause renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Ross River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 1.11 metres and steady, just above the minor flood level (1.10 m).
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to remain around the minor flood level (1.10 m) during Tuesday, easing below the minor flood level from Wednesday. With further forecast rainfall, renewed rises are possible.

Bohle River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bohle River.
No recent observations are available at Mt Bohle, however the river level is estimated to have peaked near 6.50 metres Monday morning. Based on a nearby upstream gauge, the river is estimated to be above the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.
Following further rainfall Tuesday morning, minor flooding is likely to continue along the Bohle River at Mt Bohle Tuesday. With further forecast rainfall and showers, the Bohle River at Mt Bohle may continue around the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days, with renewed river levels rises 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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,7.74,Falling,10:49 AM TUE 25/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,2.26,Falling,10:32 AM TUE 25/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,2.32,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,2.95,Falling,09:45 AM TUE 25/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,2.85,Falling,10:25 AM TUE 25/03/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,39.73,Falling,09:22 AM TUE 25/03/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.95,Steady,10:23 AM TUE 25/03/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,1.11,Steady,06:08 AM TUE 25/03/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,1.55,Falling,10:42 AM TUE 25/03/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,2.10,Steady,10:36 AM TUE 25/03/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,2.04,Steady,10:33 AM TUE 25/03/25

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 Herbert River
Issued at 10:29 AM EST on Tuesday 25 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX FROM TUESDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment since Saturday evening, particularly in the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises in lower parts the catchment.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, which may cause further river level rises along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing. River levels at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax may reach the minor flood level from Tuesday evening.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 3.35 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) Tuesday evening with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.26 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday evening 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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.10,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,5.02,Rising,09:30 AM TUE 25/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,4.97,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,3.30,Falling,09:01 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,3.32,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,2.62,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,2.30,Rising,10:23 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,1.65,Rising,09:57 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,3.35,Steady,08:49 AM TUE 25/03/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,3.70,Rising,10:23 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,5.35,Rising,10:15 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,4.89,Rising,10:19 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,4.48,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,4.74,Rising,10:23 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,2.26,Falling,09:56 AM TUE 25/03/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.33,Falling,10:09 AM TUE 25/03/25

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 Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 09:31 AM EST on Tuesday 25 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT GIRU TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday afternoon has caused river and creek level rises across the Haughton River catchment. Moderate flooding is likely at Giru from Tuesday afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next several days, which may cause renewed or further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Major Creek:
Major Creek peaked above moderate flood level on Monday evening and water levels are easing. Renewed creek rises are possible based on the forecast rainfall.
Haughton River:
Renewed moderate flooding is likely along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru peaked at 2.13 metres around 08:15 pm Monday 24 March and is currently at 1.88 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (1.80 m).
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (2.10 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river level may reach around 2.30 metres late Tuesday afternoon, with moderate flooding.

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 Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,2.10,Rising,08:55 AM TUE 25/03/25
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,2.06,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,7.45,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,7.46,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline Alert,4.00,Falling,08:35 AM TUE 25/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline TM,4.02,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Haughton R at Giru Alert,1.88,Steady,07:31 AM TUE 25/03/25

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.