Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Cape River, Upper Burdekin And Lower Burdekin Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 05:26 PM EST on Friday 07 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 26
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAEMAS AND AT SELLHEIM DURING FRIDAY EVENING
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT INKERMAN BRIDGE OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Heavy rainfall observed since 9am Thursday has resulted in river level rises along the Burdekin, Cape, Belyando and Suttor Rivers.
River level rises are occurring along the Cape River, where major flooding is likely at Taemas from Friday evening. River level rises are also occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers, where moderate flooding is likely at St Anns during Friday evening.
River level rises are occurring along the Burdekin River where moderate to major flooding is likely from Friday evening at Sellheim, Burdekin Dam, Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands 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 likely along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.40 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to reach the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Friday evening. Further rises are likely with the arrival of upstream flow.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is likely along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 7.36 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The river level is likely to reach the major flood level (8.00 m) Friday evening. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is likely along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 14.70 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to reach the major flood level (15.00 m) Friday evening. The river level may reach around 15.50 metres overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 4.68 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to reach the moderate flood level (5.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding may occur along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 15.38 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (15.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to reach around 17.00 metres overnight Friday into Saturday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 12.70 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (13.00 m) Friday evening. The river level is likely to reach around 14.00 metres overnight Friday into Saturday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 10.13 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to reach around 11.00 metres Saturday morning with moderate flooding. The river level may reach the major flood level (12.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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 12:00 am EST on Saturday 08 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,13.05,Falling,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.86,Steady,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,6.24,Steady,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Rising,04:55 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,13.31,Steady,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.44,Steady,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,14.70,Rising,05:15 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,14.68,Steady,04:22 PM FRI 07/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.47,Steady,04:06 PM FRI 07/02/25
Belyando R at Albro,1.40,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,6.74,Rising,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,6.40,Steady,02:22 PM FRI 07/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,3.11,Rising,04:20 PM FRI 07/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,7.36,Rising,04:46 PM FRI 07/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,7.29,Steady,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,4.68,Rising,03:53 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,4.88,Rising,05:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,4.97,Rising,04:30 PM FRI 07/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,4.92,Steady,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,15.38,Rising,04:58 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,15.36,Rising,05:03 PM FRI 07/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.97,Rising,03:03 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,13.45,Falling,05:16 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,12.70,Rising,05:05 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,12.57,Steady,04:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,10.13,Rising,05:19 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,1.55,Rising,05:05 PM FRI 07/02/25
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
Coorada (25.0197°S, 149.5102°E, 380m AMSL) Coorada,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Coorada 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of rain in the NW, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the NW. Light winds becoming E 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 34.
Forecast for Coorada (25.0197°S, 149.5102°E, 380m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 21° 21° Maximum 31° 32° 33° 33° 32° 29° 33° Chance of rain 5% 5% 20% 40% 80% 90% 90% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 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 11
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(km/h)Wind direction ENE ESE ENE ESE ENE E NE E NE NE NE NE NE NE Relative humidity 64% 35% 61% 30% 68% 35% 61% 37% 63% 43% 69% 52% 68% 42% Dew point 17°C 14°C 17°C 13°C 19°C 15°C 18°C 17°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 20°C 18°C First light 5:20am 5:21am 5:22am 5:22am 5:23am 5:24am 5:25am Sunrise 5:44am 5:45am 5:46am 5:46am 5:47am 5:48am 5:48am Sunset 6:51pm 6:50pm 6:50pm 6:49pm 6:48pm 6:48pm 6:47pm Last light 7:15pm 7:14pm 7:14pm 7:13pm 7:12pm 7:11pm 7:11pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Coorada (25.0197°S, 149.5102°E, 380m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:20am EST 5:44am EST 6:51pm EST 7:15pm EST 3:37pm EST 1:00am EST Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 Coorada sun & moon times
SaturdayFirst light5:20am
ESTSunrise5:44am
ESTSunset6:51pm
ESTLast light7:15pm
ESTMoon phaseNext OccurrenceMoon riseSat
3:37pm
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ESTFull moonFull moon Thu
Feb 13
Last quarterLast quarter Fri
Feb 21
New moonNew moon Fri
Feb 28
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Mar 07
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Fri 5:26pm UTC Flood warning QLDFri 12:32pm UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.
Flood Watch For Parts Of The Gulf Country And Thomson River Catchments
Issued at 12:32 PM EST on Friday 07 February 2025
Flood Watch Number: 13
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS CURRENT ACROSS MULTIPLE CATCHMENTS IN THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST, CENTRAL COAST, GULF, AND LAKE EYRE BASIN.
FURTHER FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE GULF COUNTRY AND THOMSON RIVER CATCHMENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
The monsoon trough extends across north Queensland and will linger for several days, potentially drifting northward later this weekend or early next week. A weak tropical low may form in the trough near the northeast tropical coast over the weekend before moving offshore and away from the east coast from Sunday or the early days of next week.
Catchments across the Flood Watch area are dry to moderately wet in some areas.
Isolated heavy rainfall with areas of monsoonal rain and isolated thunderstorms is possible over much of northern Queensland and parts of inland Queensland for the next several days.
River level rises and flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area. Elevated tides are also occurring which may enhance flooding in coastal parts of the Flood Watch area.
Isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes are possible over the next few days.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Leichhardt River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Thomson River
Upper Flinders River
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Gilbert River, Tully and Murray Rivers, Herbert River, Ross, Bohle and Black Rivers and Bluewater Creek, Haughton River, Don and Proserpine Rivers, Connors and Isaac Rivers, Pioneer River, Diamantina River, Flinders River, Barcoo River and parts of the Burdekin River.
See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html
Flood Safety Advice:
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.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.}
Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Saturday 08 February 2025.Fri 8:45am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 08:45 AM EST on Friday 07 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT YATTON
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals have been observed over the northeast part of the Fitzroy River Catchment since Monday, this has resulted in river and creek level rises along the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Moderate flooding is occurring on the Connors River at Pink Lagoon and Isaac River at Yatton.
Showers and possible heavy rainfall at times are forecast over the next few days, which may cause further river and creek level rises.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Connors and Isaac Rivers.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.31 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (9.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) into the weekend. The river level may reach around 13.50 metres Saturday morning, with moderate flooding. Further rises are likely and peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.
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 Saturday 08 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,2.45,Falling,07:34 AM FRI 07/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,5.00,Steady,07:58 AM FRI 07/02/25
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,5.00,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-9.64,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.41,Steady,08:32 AM FRI 07/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,1.61,Rising,08:10 AM FRI 07/02/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,1.57,Rising,07:50 AM FRI 07/02/25
Arcadia Ck at Arcadia Valley School,0.80,Steady,07:29 AM FRI 07/02/25
Comet R at The Lake Alert,0.94,Steady,06:04 AM FRI 07/02/25
Comet R at The Lake TM,0.97,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,1.20,Steady,06:58 AM FRI 07/02/25
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,1.20,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,2.68,Falling,07:48 AM FRI 07/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,2.71,Falling,07:43 AM FRI 07/02/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,5.85,Steady,05:46 AM FRI 07/02/25
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,11.83,Steady,08:15 AM FRI 07/02/25
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,5.22,Rising,07:15 AM FRI 07/02/25
Isaac R at Yatton TM,10.32,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,7.02,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,1.16,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,0.44,Steady,08:35 AM FRI 07/02/25
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.35,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Dawson R at Taroom TM,0.76,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-0.39,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,6.08,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-0.61,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.76,Steady,08:38 AM FRI 07/02/25
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,1.45,Rising,07:23 AM FRI 07/02/25
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-12.85,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,08:04 AM FRI 07/02/25
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.64,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,06:29 AM FRI 07/02/25
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,1.12,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Don R at Rannes TM,1.94,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,1.72,Steady,07:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,13.71,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Port Alma Tide TM,3.62,Steady,08:10 AM FRI 07/02/25
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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone° -
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