Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 02:30 PM EST on Friday 19 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 49
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENGYLE THIS WEEKEND
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS AND BEDOURIE
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENGYLE
Widespread rainfall totals were recorded in the upper Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments in late March which has caused elevated river levels and flooding across the catchment. River and creek levels will remain elevated and flooding will continue as the floodwaters continue to slowly move downstream.
No significant rainfall has been recorded since early April. No significant rainfall totals are expected over the next few days.
Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.15 metres and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.
Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels are elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.08 metres and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.
No recent creek level observations are available for Eyre Creek at Glengyle. At 9:00 am on Friday, the Eyre Creek at Glengyle was at 2.95 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) this weekend as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream.
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 03:00 pm EST on Monday 22 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,3.99,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 19/04/24
Burke R at Boulia TM,1.57,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 19/04/24
Georgina R at Marion Downs,4.15,Rising,07:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.08,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Eyre Ck at Glengyle,2.95,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
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.
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Today: Sunny. Winds S/SE 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
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