Forecast

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Don And Proserpine Rivers
Issued at 01:22 PM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 13

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
Following a minor flood peak along the Don River at Bowen Pump Station Friday morning, river levels have fallen below the minor flood level. Rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days which may cause renewed river and creek level rises across the Don catchment, but no further flooding is expected.
This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be reissued as required.

Don River:
No further flooding is expected in the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 1.75 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (2.50 m).
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m) over the next few days.

Proserpine River:
No further flooding is expected in the Proserpine River.

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Don R at Ida Ck TM,1.05,Falling,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Don R at Reeves Alert,1.81,Falling,11:32 AM SUN 09/02/25
Don R at Reeves TM,1.82,Falling,12:10 PM SUN 09/02/25
Don R at Bowen Pump Stn Alert,1.75,Steady,01:09 PM SUN 09/02/25
Bowen Wharf Tide TM,1.57,Falling,01:11 PM SUN 09/02/25
Proserpine R at P Faust Dam HW TM,-2.83,Rising,01:00 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 10:11 AM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 7

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT YATTON DURING MONDAY
Moderate flooding from recent rainfall is continuing along the Connors and Isaac Rivers. No significant rainfall has been observed in the Fitzroy River catchment since 9:00 am Saturday.
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 along the Connors River at Pink Lagoon is peaking.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 12.97 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (9.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to peak near 13.20 metres during Monday. 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 Monday 10 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,4.45,Falling,08:49 AM SUN 09/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,4.05,Falling,07:58 AM SUN 09/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,4.04,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-9.41,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.26,Steady,08:32 AM SUN 09/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,2.71,Falling,09:55 AM SUN 09/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,2.80,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Arcadia Ck at Arcadia Valley School,0.80,Steady,07:29 AM SUN 09/02/25
Comet R at The Lake Alert,2.04,Falling,09:04 AM SUN 09/02/25
Comet R at The Lake TM,2.07,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,1.30,Steady,06:58 AM SUN 09/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,1.31,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,2.58,Steady,09:30 AM SUN 09/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,2.59,Steady,08:28 AM SUN 09/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,5.80,Steady,08:46 AM SUN 09/02/25
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,12.09,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,5.08,Falling,09:25 AM SUN 09/02/25
Isaac R at Yatton TM,12.97,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,7.68,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,1.15,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,0.44,Steady,08:35 AM SUN 09/02/25
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.35,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Dawson R at Taroom TM,0.77,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-0.39,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,6.03,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-0.62,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.51,Falling,08:39 AM SUN 09/02/25
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,1.68,Rising,08:13 AM SUN 09/02/25
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-12.86,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,08:04 AM SUN 09/02/25
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.64,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,09:29 AM SUN 09/02/25
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,1.09,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Don R at Rannes TM,1.91,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,1.71,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,14.16,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Port Alma Tide TM,4.30,Falling,09:39 AM 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 09:31 AM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING IS NO LONGER LIKELY AT MACKAY
River levels are generally easing across the Pioneer river catchment after recent significant rainfall.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, however at this stage, is not expected to cause renewed flooding.

Pioneer River:
No further flooding is expected in the Pioneer River.

River level observations are not available for the Pioneer River at Mirani, however the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and falling.
The Pioneer River at Mirani is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).

The Pioneer River at Mackay is currently at 6.05 metres and steady with the high tide, below the minor flood level.
A below minor peak is likely in the Pioneer River at Mackay Sunday morning with the high tide. The river level is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.30 m).

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Ck at Teemburra Dam HW TM,290.40,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Blacks Ck at Whitefords TM,2.25,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Blacks Ck at Whitefords Alert,2.26,Steady,07:07 AM SUN 09/02/25
Pioneer R at Sarichs TM,3.63,Steady,08:23 AM SUN 09/02/25
Finch Hatton Ck at Dam Site TM,1.86,Steady,08:08 AM SUN 09/02/25
Cattle Ck at Finch Hatton Alert,2.10,Steady,06:38 AM SUN 09/02/25
Cattle Ck at Finch Hatton TM,2.08,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Cattle Ck at Frank Neilsen Br TM,2.64,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Pioneer R at Mirani Weir HW TM,46.43,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Pioneer R at Mirani Weir TW Alert,3.13,Steady,07:55 AM SUN 09/02/25
Pioneer R at Mirani Weir TW TM,3.16,Steady,08:10 AM SUN 09/02/25
Pioneer R at Marian Weir Alert,0.80,Steady,08:09 AM SUN 09/02/25
Pioneer R at Dumbleton Rocks Alert,15.10,Steady,09:08 AM SUN 09/02/25
Pioneer R at Dumbleton Rocks TM,15.12,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 09/02/25
Pioneer R at Mackay Alert,6.05,Steady,09:28 AM SUN 09/02/25
Outer Harbour Tide Alert,6.06,Rising,09:29 AM SUN 09/02/25
Outer Harbour Tide TM,6.04,Steady,09:04 AM 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.