Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Nicholson River And Flood Warning For The Leichhardt River
Issued at 10:50 AM EST on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7
MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT BURKETOWN AIRSTRIP OVERNIGHT FRIDAY
No significant rainfall totals were recorded across the Nicholson and Leichhardt River catchments in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Friday.
Further showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days but widespread significant rainfall totals are not expected.
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Nicholson and Gregory catchments. The river level at Burketown Airstrip is likely to see a moderate flood peak pass through overnight Friday into Saturday.
Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
Moderate flooding is estimated to be easing along the Nicholson River at Escott Station. Minor flooding is easing along the Gregory River at Gregory Downs.
No observations are currently available at Burketown Airstrip. However, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (5.50 metres) and rising slowly as upstream floodwaters arrive.
A moderate flood peak is likely along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip overnight Friday into Saturday. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) during Saturday. The river level is expected to remain well below the major flood peaks experienced during February.
Leichhardt River:
River levels are generally easing throughout the Leichhardt River catchment, with elevated river levels at Floraville now falling.
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 pm EST on Monday 01 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Gregory R at Riversleigh TM,2.30,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Gregory R at Gregory Downs TM,4.63,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burketown Tide TM,4.40,Steady,10:06 AM FRI 29/03/24
Leichhardt R at Doughboy Ck TM,1.54,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Leichhardt R at Julius Dam TM,0.08,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Leichhardt R at Miranda Creek TM,2.31,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Gunpowder Ck at Gunpowder TM,1.46,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Leichhardt R at Floraville TM,3.67,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
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
Augustus Downs (18.5731°S, 139.8677°E, 25m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low 30s.
Forecast for Augustus Downs (18.5731°S, 139.8677°E, 25m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 26° 25° 25° 24° 23° 24° 25° Maximum 31° 32° 32° 32° 33° 33° 34° Chance of rain 60% 60% 10% 20% 10% 30% 10% Likely amount 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme High High High 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 13
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Sunrise / Sunset for Augustus Downs (18.5731°S, 139.8677°E, 25m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:26am EST 6:48am EST 6:45pm EST 7:07pm EST 9:11pm EST 9:46am EST Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 -
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