Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:56 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 12
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WALKERS BEND FROM TUESDAY AND MAY CONTINUE INTO NEXT WEEKEND
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend. Major flooding is likely from Tuesday as floodwaters from the Flinders, Cloncurry, and Saxby Rivers continue to arrive, and may persist through the coming week and into next weekend.
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 6.61 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) from Tuesday. 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 Tuesday 18 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.78,Steady,11:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.97,Steady,12:00 PM MON 17/02/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,3.81,Steady,12:00 PM MON 17/02/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,9.47,Steady,12:00 PM MON 17/02/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.80,Steady,12:00 PM MON 17/02/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,5.67,Steady,12:00 PM MON 17/02/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,2.03,Steady,12:00 PM MON 17/02/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,7.43,Steady,12:00 PM MON 17/02/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,6.61,Steady,12:00 PM 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.
Forecast
Carrandotta (21.8275°S, 138.6837°E, 186m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Sunny. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h tending E/SE in the morning then tending S/SE in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 40.
Forecast for Carrandotta (21.8275°S, 138.6837°E, 186m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 24° 24° 25° 26° 28° 29° 29° Maximum 39° 39° 39° 39° 38° 39° 41° Chance of rain 5% 5% 10% 10% 20% 10% 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 18
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE S SSE S SSE SSE ENE E ENE E NNE SSE ESE SSE Relative humidity 17% 9% 13% 9% 15% 10% 28% 18% 45% 23% 35% 18% 26% 15% Dew point 2°C 1°C -1°C 1°C 1°C 3°C 10°C 11°C 18°C 14°C 16°C 11°C 12°C 9°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Carrandotta (21.8275°S, 138.6837°E, 186m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:15am EST 6:38am EST 7:23pm EST 7:46pm EST 10:35pm EST 11:05am EST Waning gibbous
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