Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin, Cape And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 09:25 PM EST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 23
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NEAR MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE AT SELLHEIM DURING FRIDAY MORNING
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT INKERMAN BRIDGE EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAEMAS AND ST ANNS FRIDAY EVENING
Significant rainfall totals have been recorded in the Burdekin catchment since last week, particularly on the eastern ranges around Paluma and surrounds which have resulted in river level rises and flooding.
A renewed flood peak around the moderate flood level is occurring at Sellheim. Renewed moderate flooding is possible at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge from Friday morning.
River level rises are occurring along the Cape River, where moderate flooding is possible at Taemas Friday evening. River level rises are also occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers, where moderate flooding is possible at St Anns from Friday evening.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 2.85 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Friday evening with forecast rainfall.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 4.61 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday morning. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Friday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 13.85 metres and steady around a peak, above the minor flood level (13.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (14.00 m) Friday morning.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.98 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall in the coming days.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 12.73 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach the moderate flood level (15.00 m) Friday morning.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 11.15 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach the moderate flood level (13.00 m) Friday morning.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 9.13 metres, above the minor flood level (7.00 m) and steady.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may reach the moderate flood level (10.00 m) early Friday afternoon.
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 Friday 07 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,10.30,Falling,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.93,Rising,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,5.63,Steady,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.18,Steady,08:35 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,12.39,Falling,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.17,Rising,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,13.85,Falling,08:35 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,13.98,Rising,08:20 PM THU 06/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,07:06 PM THU 06/02/25
Belyando R at Albro,0.80,Rising,09:00 AM THU 06/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,4.56,Rising,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,3.10,Rising,09:09 PM THU 06/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.76,Rising,08:20 PM THU 06/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,4.61,Rising,08:40 PM THU 06/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,4.49,Rising,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,3.98,Rising,08:31 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,4.09,Rising,09:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.32,Rising,09:01 PM THU 06/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.21,Rising,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,12.83,Rising,09:06 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,12.81,Rising,09:03 PM THU 06/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.87,Falling,08:56 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,11.65,Falling,09:03 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,11.15,Steady,07:56 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,11.13,Steady,08:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,9.08,Falling,09:11 PM THU 06/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,0.80,Steady,08:36 PM THU 06/02/25
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
Cockatoo (25.7257°S, 150.2816°E, 234m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of rain in the N, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the N. Heavy falls possible in the N. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 33.
Forecast for Cockatoo (25.7257°S, 150.2816°E, 234m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 22° 21° Maximum 34° 34° 35° 35° 35° 34° 34° Chance of rain 10% 10% 5% 30% 50% 90% 80% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm < 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 10
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Sunrise / Sunset for Cockatoo (25.7257°S, 150.2816°E, 234m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:13am EST 5:37am EST 6:49pm EST 7:14pm EST 2:31pm EST 12:00am EST Waxing gibbous
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