Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Cape And Upper Burdekin Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 05:31 PM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 35
RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE) SUNDAY
MODERATE FLOODING MAY REACH 11.5 METRES AT INKERMAN BRIDGE OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
PROLONGED FLOOD PEAKS IN LOWER BURDEKIN EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS UNTIL AT LEAST TUESDAY
River level rises are occurring along the upper Burdekin River with renewed major flooding occurring at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge). Moderate river levels at Burdekin Falls Dam are approaching a prolonged peak with rises into Monday, with moderate flooding expected to continue downstream of the dam until at least Tuesday. River levels at Inkerman Bridge are now likely to remain moderate during Sunday with a prolonged moderate peak into Monday. Predictions for the lower Burdekin will be updated once the peak at Burdekin Falls Dam has been observed.
Major and moderate flood peaks, respectively, are likely to continue into Monday along the Cape River at Taemas and the Suttor River at St Anns.
Further rainfall and the chance of thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which are most likely to prolong these extended flood peaks during this week, though renewed river level rises cannot be ruled out entirely.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of the Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 7.15 metres and steady around a peak, above the moderate flood level (6.50 metres).
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to experience an extended moderate peak around the current level (7.20 metres) during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 9.61 metres and steady, above the major flood level (8.00 metres).
The Cape River at Taemas may remain around the current level (approximately 9.60 metres) overnight Sunday into Monday, with major flooding.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 17.10 metres and rising, above the major flood level (15.00 metres).
The Burdekin River at Sellheim may reach around 18.00 metres Sunday evening, with major flooding, as a peak currently around Gainsford arrives. The river level is likely to remain above the major flood level (15.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday, with further rises and higher levels possible as further flows from a second peak observed Sunday morning at Mt Fullstop arrive.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 6.03 metres and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to experience renewed rises, and may reach around 6.50 metres late Monday, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) until Tuesday.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 17.58 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (15.00 metres).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach around 18.00 metres overnight Sunday with an extended flood peak into Monday. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (15.00 m) until Tuesday.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 14.55 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (13.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach around 15.20 metres overnight Sunday with an extended moderate flood peak into Monday. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (13.00 m) until Tuesday.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge was estimated to be approximately 11.05 metres around 4:00 pm Sunday, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may reach around 11.50 metres overnight Sunday into Monday, with an extended moderate flood peak that may be prolonged with forecast rainfall. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 m) until 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 10:00 pm EST on Sunday 09 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,14.62,Falling,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,3.64,Steady,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,6.75,Steady,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.00,Steady,Not Available
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,16.82,Falling,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.43,Steady,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,17.10,Rising,05:15 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,17.01,Falling,04:15 PM SUN 09/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.67,Steady,04:05 PM SUN 09/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,6.89,Steady,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,7.15,Steady,05:22 PM SUN 09/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,7.12,Steady,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,3.07,Steady,04:19 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,9.61,Steady,04:35 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,9.56,Rising,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,6.03,Steady,03:53 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,6.08,Steady,05:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.62,Falling,03:40 PM SUN 09/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.61,Falling,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,17.58,Falling,04:57 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,17.60,Rising,05:03 PM SUN 09/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.17,Falling,04:26 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,15.50,Falling,05:25 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,14.55,Falling,05:11 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,14.57,Steady,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,11.00,Steady,04:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,2.70,Steady,02:36 PM SUN 09/02/25
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
Canal Creek (22.9701°S, 150.4751°E, 13m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming SE 15 to 20 km/h early in the morning then tending E 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.
Forecast for Canal Creek (22.9701°S, 150.4751°E, 13m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
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Sunrise / Sunset for Canal Creek (22.9701°S, 150.4751°E, 13m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:18am EST 5:42am EST 6:40pm EST 7:04pm EST 5:12pm EST 3:01am EST 
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