Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 11:51 AM EST on Monday 24 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS, BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed along the Georgina River and Eyre Creek since Sunday night. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises across the catchment, where minor flooding is occurring at Marion Downs, Bedourie and Glengyle.
Further areas of widespread rainfall with locally heavy totals are forecast to continue for the next few days, which is likely to result in further river and creek level rises along the Georgina River and Eyre Creek, where moderate flooding is possible at Marion Downs, Bedourie and Glengyle.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of the Northern Goldfield and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 3.44 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday with forecast rainfall. Further rises are likely with forecast rainfall.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
Elevated river and creek level rises are occurring along the Georgina River. Further rises are likely with forecast rainfall.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.70 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (3.50 m).
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday with forecast rainfall. Further rises are likely with forecast rainfall.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 2.80 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday with forecast rainfall. Further rises are likely 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 Tuesday 25 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,3.16,Steady,10:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Burke R at Boulia TM,3.45,Rising,11:15 AM MON 24/03/25
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,3.70,Rising,09:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Eyre Ck at Glengyle,2.80,Rising,09:00 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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:42 am Monday, 24 March 2025.

Areas of heavy rainfall will continue to develop about inland Queensland this morning.

Weather Situation
A deep surface trough is situated over the far west of state and will combine with a very moist tropical airmass to produce heavy rainfall. Areas of scattered rain, heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue developing over western parts of the state from this morning, which is likely to continue throughout Tuesday as an inland low pressure system develops.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast this morning and is likely to persist through into Tuesday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 60 mm are likely, with isolated falls of up to 90 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of between 70 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals of up to 200 mm possible.
Conditions are likely to ease during Wednesday.
Flood Watches and Warnings have been issued for multiple catchments in the west of the state. See http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Longreach, Quilpie, Windorah, Isisford, Winton and Boulia.
67 mm was recorded at Hamilton River Station in the 3 hours to 7:35 am.
74 mm was recorded at Diamantina Lakes in the 6 hours to 7:00 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:42 am Monday, 24 March 2025.

Areas of heavy rainfall will continue to develop about inland Queensland this morning.

Weather Situation
A deep surface trough is situated over the far west of state and will combine with a very moist tropical airmass to produce heavy rainfall. Areas of scattered rain, heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue developing over western parts of the state from this morning, which is likely to continue throughout Tuesday as an inland low pressure system develops.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast this morning and is likely to persist through into Tuesday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 60 mm are likely, with isolated falls of up to 90 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of between 70 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals of up to 200 mm possible.
Conditions are likely to ease during Wednesday.
Flood Watches and Warnings have been issued for multiple catchments in the west of the state. See http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Longreach, Quilpie, Windorah, Isisford, Winton and Boulia.
67 mm was recorded at Hamilton River Station in the 3 hours to 7:35 am.
74 mm was recorded at Diamantina Lakes in the 6 hours to 7:00 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Monday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 12:28 PM EST on Sunday 23 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

RIVER LEVEL IS AT THE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY
Rainfall over the last several days has caused river level rises across the upper Diamantina River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. River levels are likely to remain elevated over the next few days.
Moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days.
A flood watch, which includes the Diamantina River is current for parts of Lake Eyre Basin Rivers and Gulf of Carpentaria Rivers.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 2.10 metres and rising, which is at the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 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:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Monday 24 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.10,Steady,10:30 AM SUN 23/03/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,2.10,Rising,11:00 AM SUN 23/03/25

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.