Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 11:26 AM EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 45

INKERMAN BRIDGE LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND 11.5 METRES EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING, SIMILAR TO THE FEBRUARY 2009 FLOOD PEAK
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE)
PROLONGED FLOODING IN LOWER BURDEKIN EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS WELL INTO THURSDAY
Moderate flooding is easing at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) along the Upper Burdekin River, however renewed river level rises in parts of the upper catchment are likely to slow the rate of fall during Tuesday. Burdekin Falls Dam is nearing a moderate flood peak expected Tuesday afternoon.
Moderate flood peaks are expected along the lower Burdekin River from Tuesday evening, initially at Dalbeg, followed by Clare overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, and at Inkerman Bridge early Wednesday morning. The flood peak at Inkerman Bridge is likely to be very similar to that recorded during the February 2009 flood event, when the river level peaked at 11.55 metres. Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream of the dam well into Thursday.
Major flooding is easing along the Cape River at Taemas, where the river level may fall below the major flood level overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to fall below the moderate flood level Tuesday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast over parts of the catchment during the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday but significant rainfall totals are now less likely.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Coast and Whitsundays 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 6.65 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (6.50 m).
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Tuesday afternoon.

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 8.86 metres and falling, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to fall below the major flood level (8.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 14.75 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to remain above or around the moderate flood level (14.00 m) for much of Tuesday.

The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 6.63 metres and rising slowly, above the moderate flood level (5.50 m).
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to peak around 6.70 metres Tuesday afternoon, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) for much of Wednesday.

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 18.38 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (15.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to peak near 18.60 metres Tuesday evening, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (15.00 m) well into Thursday.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 14.80 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (13.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to peak near 15.40 metres overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with moderate flooding. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (13.00 m) well into Thursday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge was estimated to be at approximately 11.13 metres around 10:00 am Tuesday and rising slowly, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to peak near 11.50 metres early Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding. This is very similar to the flood peak recorded during the February 2009 flood event, when the river level peaked at 11.55 metres. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 m) well into Thursday.

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 06:00 pm EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,11.64,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,4.58,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,9.56,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Steady,05:35 PM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,12.47,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,3.38,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,14.65,Falling,11:05 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,14.99,Falling,09:45 AM TUE 11/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.42,Steady,10:05 AM TUE 11/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,6.44,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,6.65,Steady,08:22 AM TUE 11/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,6.59,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,3.02,Falling,10:10 AM TUE 11/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,8.86,Falling,10:40 AM TUE 11/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,8.89,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,6.63,Steady,09:53 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,6.70,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,1.97,Steady,08:46 AM TUE 11/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,1.95,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,18.38,Rising,11:13 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,18.35,Rising,11:03 AM TUE 11/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.92,Rising,10:58 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,16.00,Falling,11:16 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,14.80,Rising,10:01 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,14.76,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,2.80,Rising,09:52 AM TUE 11/02/25

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:26 am Tuesday, 11 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall is possible across northern Queensland today, easing tonight.

Weather Situation
A low east of Georgetown embedded in the monsoon trough is expected to move slowly east towards the Townsville and Cassowary coasts today. Enhanced rainfall due to showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible over northeastern Queensland for the remainder of today before drier air moves into the area overnight tonight. Extremely wet soils and river catchments are leading to higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is still possible in showers and thunderstorms for coastal and inland parts between Proserpine and Tully for the remainder of today, more likely over the Cassowary and Townsville coasts this afternoon. Isolated six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 150 mm are possible. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 200 mm are possible, mainly between Townsville and Cardwell.
Rainfall is then forecast to ease across the warning area during this evening as the low moves into the Coral Sea.
Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Bowen, Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Ayr and Proserpine.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Tuesday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:26 am Tuesday, 11 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall is possible across northern Queensland today, easing tonight.

Weather Situation
A low east of Georgetown embedded in the monsoon trough is expected to move slowly east towards the Townsville and Cassowary coasts today. Enhanced rainfall due to showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible over northeastern Queensland for the remainder of today before drier air moves into the area overnight tonight. Extremely wet soils and river catchments are leading to higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is still possible in showers and thunderstorms for coastal and inland parts between Proserpine and Tully for the remainder of today, more likely over the Cassowary and Townsville coasts this afternoon. Isolated six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 150 mm are possible. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 200 mm are possible, mainly between Townsville and Cardwell.
Rainfall is then forecast to ease across the warning area during this evening as the low moves into the Coral Sea.
Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Bowen, Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Ayr and Proserpine.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Tuesday.
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 Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 09:38 AM EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT YATTON
Moderate flooding from recent rainfall is continuing along the Connors and Isaac Rivers. No significant rainfall has been observed in the Fitzroy River catchment for the last few days.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days in the Connors and Isaac River catchments.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Moderate flooding has eased and minor flooding is continuing along the Connors River at Pink Lagoon.
The Isaac River at Yatton peaked at 13.52 metres around 01:00 am Tuesday and is currently at 13.47 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (9.50 m).
The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) over the next few days.

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 10:30 am EST on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,2.45,Falling,09:04 AM TUE 11/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,4.45,Falling,08:10 AM TUE 11/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,4.46,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-9.28,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.26,Steady,08:32 AM TUE 11/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,1.06,Falling,08:30 AM TUE 11/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,1.08,Falling,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Arcadia Ck at Arcadia Valley School,0.80,Steady,07:29 AM TUE 11/02/25
Comet R at The Lake Alert,0.00,Steady,Not Available
Comet R at The Lake TM,1.49,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,1.35,Steady,06:58 AM TUE 11/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,1.36,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,2.08,Falling,08:33 AM TUE 11/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,2.08,Falling,08:53 AM TUE 11/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,5.70,Steady,08:46 AM TUE 11/02/25
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,8.81,Falling,08:20 AM TUE 11/02/25
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,1.83,Steady,09:10 AM TUE 11/02/25
Isaac R at Yatton TM,13.48,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,8.14,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,1.14,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,0.44,Rising,08:35 AM TUE 11/02/25
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.35,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Dawson R at Taroom TM,0.77,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-0.43,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,5.98,Steady,01:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-0.61,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.41,Steady,08:38 AM TUE 11/02/25
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,1.45,Falling,08:48 AM TUE 11/02/25
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-12.88,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,08:04 AM TUE 11/02/25
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.67,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,06:29 AM TUE 11/02/25
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,1.05,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Don R at Rannes TM,1.88,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,2.28,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,14.73,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Port Alma Tide TM,5.43,Steady,09:10 AM TUE 11/02/25

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.