Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 08:57 AM EST on Monday 24 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU MONDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday afternoon has caused river and creek level rises across the Haughton River catchment. Moderate flooding is possible at Giru from Monday evening.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next several days, which may cause renewed or further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Haughton River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 0.93 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (1.80 m).
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) Monday afternoon. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (2.10 m) Monday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 24 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,2.50,Rising,08:50 AM MON 24/03/25
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,2.20,Rising,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,6.75,Rising,08:35 AM MON 24/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,6.69,Steady,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline Alert,2.85,Rising,08:40 AM MON 24/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline TM,2.71,Rising,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Haughton R at Giru Alert,0.93,Rising,08:18 AM MON 24/03/25

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:41 AM EST on Monday 24 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX FROM MONDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment since Saturday evening, particularly in the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises in lower parts the catchment.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday, which may cause further river level rises along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing. River levels at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax may reach the minor flood level from Monday evening.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 3.60 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) from Monday evening with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.26 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Monday evening with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

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 11:00 am EST on Tuesday 25 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.44,Steady,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,3.97,Falling,07:35 AM MON 24/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,3.99,Steady,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,2.75,Falling,05:55 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,2.74,Steady,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,2.68,Steady,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,1.85,Falling,08:09 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,1.60,Steady,08:38 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,3.60,Falling,08:38 AM MON 24/03/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,1.55,Rising,07:58 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,4.44,Falling,07:49 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,4.45,Steady,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,4.44,Steady,07:45 AM MON 24/03/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,2.26,Falling,08:29 AM MON 24/03/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.88,Steady,08:09 AM MON 24/03/25

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 Bohle River And Minor Flood Warning For The Ross River
Issued at 08:39 AM EST on Monday 24 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 14

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY OCCURRING AT MT BOHLE
Heavy rainfall since Sunday afternoon has caused river level rises across the Ross and Bohle River catchments. A peak is now around Mt Bohle, where moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring.
River levels along the Ross River are falling at Aplin Weir following a minor flood peak early Monday morning.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the next several days, which may cause renewed or further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Ross River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 1.06 metres and steady, just below the minor flood level (1.10 m).
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to remain around the minor flood level (1.10 m) for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday.

Bohle River:
Moderate flooding is likely occurring along the Bohle River.
No recent observations are available at Mt Bohle, however the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) and nearing a peak.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle may peak near 6.50 metres late Monday morning, with moderate flooding.

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 04:00 pm EST on Monday 24 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,10.04,Steady,07:49 AM MON 24/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,3.56,Falling,07:50 AM MON 24/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,3.50,Falling,08:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,3.75,Falling,08:29 AM MON 24/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,3.76,Falling,08:25 AM MON 24/03/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,39.57,Steady,03:27 AM MON 24/03/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.90,Steady,07:23 AM MON 24/03/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,1.06,Falling,06:08 AM MON 24/03/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,1.85,Falling,08:01 AM MON 24/03/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,2.96,Steady,08:06 AM MON 24/03/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,2.85,Steady,08:03 AM MON 24/03/25

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.