Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Flinders
Issued at 06:00 PM EST on Thursday 06 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Widespread heavy rainfall has been observed across the Flinders River catchment which has led to river and creek level rises.Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the rest of the week and into the weekend. This is likely to lead to further river level rises.
Minor flooding is likely along the Flinders River at Richmond Friday morning. Moderate flooding may occur Friday afternoon with forecast rainfall.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
Flinders River to Richmond:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Flinders River to Richmond.
There are no river level observations at Richmond, but the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Flinders River at Richmond is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday morning. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (6.00 m) Friday afternoon 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 03:30 pm EST on Friday 07 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.90,Steady,04:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,1.83,Rising,04:25 PM THU 06/02/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.55,Steady,04:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,1.93,Rising,04:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.55,Steady,04:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,2.34,Falling,04:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.91,Rising,04:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,2.24,Steady,04:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,0.98,Steady,04:00 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
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Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm with possible heavy falls. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Piturie (21.5891°S, 138.513°E, 204m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 26° 25° 25° 25° 26° 28° 31° Maximum 32° 33° 35° 37° 38° 39° 41° Chance of rain 80% 40% 30% 10% 5% 10% 70% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating 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 8
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Sunrise / Sunset for Piturie (21.5891°S, 138.513°E, 204m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:09am EST 6:32am EST 7:30pm EST 7:53pm EST 3:07pm EST 1:02am EST Waxing gibbous
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