Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 01:43 PM EST on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 11

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH DURING THURSDAY
Floodwaters from earlier rainfall are travelling through the lower Bulloo River catchment and passing through the Thargomindah area.
Negligible rainfall totals (up to 7mm) were recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Wednesday in the Bulloo River catchment. There remains a chance of further thunderstorms during the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Stream and river rises are occurring across the headwaters of the Bulloo River catchment through to Milroy on Wednesday.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 1.89 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) during the next few days

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie between Autumnvale and Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 4.35 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach near the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Thursday.

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 Thursday 05 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo R at Quilpie TM,1.88,Falling,01:00 PM WED 04/12/24
Bulloo R at South Comongin,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Bulloo R at Autumnvale TM,4.54,Steady,01:00 PM WED 04/12/24
Bulloo R at Thargomindah,4.35,Steady,06:15 AM WED 04/12/24

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)
Issued at 10:05 AM EST on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CHARLEVILLE DURING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT CUNNAMULLA BRIDGE AND ROCKY OVER THE WEEK
A minor flood peak from rainfall last week is passing through the lower catchment around Rocky. A second flood peak, resulting from rainfall over the weekend, is approaching Charleville and may cause renewed minor flooding at Charleville during Wednesday.
In the 24 hours to 9 am Wednesday, rainfall totals of 92 mm observed in the upper reaches of the catchment. Showers and the chance of thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises.

Warrego River to Charleville:
Strong river rises and moderate flooding is occurring along the Nive River at Biddenham on Wednesday morning. River rises are occurring at further downstream at Charleville.
The Warrego River at Charleville is currently at 3.82 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.0 m).
The Warrego River at Charleville is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Wednesday afternoon, with further small rises into Thursday.

Warrego River downstream of Charleville:
Minor flooding is easing in the Cunnamulla area. Renewed minor flooding is possible around Bakers Bend from overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 2.71 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Peak forecasts will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.

No manual observation available for Cunnamulla Bridge, however based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is likely to be around the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge may remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Wednesday.

The Warrego River at Rocky is currently at 3.30 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (2.50 m).
The Warrego River at Rocky is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Wednesday into Thursday.

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 10:30 am EST on Thursday 05 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Augathella TM,1.54,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Bradleys Gully at Raceview Alert,0.00,Steady,08:01 AM WED 04/12/24
Lower Bradleys Gully Alert,0.00,Steady,08:04 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Charleville Alert,3.82,Rising,09:46 AM WED 04/12/24
Ward R at Binnowee Alert,2.55,Rising,09:39 AM WED 04/12/24
Ward R at Binnowee TM,2.51,Rising,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Bakers Bend Alert,2.71,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Wyandra TM,3.60,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Wallen TM,2.83,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Weir TM,6.21,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Rocky,3.30,Steady,05:45 AM WED 04/12/24

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 07:55 AM EST on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING AT DIAMANTINA LAKES
Rainfall from the last 7-14 days has resulted in small river rises along the Diamantina River at the Diamantina Lakes causeway.
Further isolated showers and thunderstorms are forecast during Wednesday and Thursday across parts of the Diamantina River catchment, which may prolong areas of isolated flooding.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The river level at Diamantina Lakes is rising slowly on Wednesday morning at 2.37 metres, which is about 0.27metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m). River levels are likely to remain above the level of the causeway for several days.

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 10:00 am EST on Friday 06 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,0.84,Steady,07:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Western R at Winton,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,2.37,Steady,07:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Diamantina R at Monkira,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available

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

Final Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River
Issued at 10:45 AM EST on Monday 02 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 5

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT RETREAT
Flooding peaked around the minor flood level at Retreat last Monday following a larger minor flood peak two days prior on Saturday November 23. Small renewed river level rises during the last week have remained below the minor flood level, and no further significant rises are expected.
The chance of showers and a thunderstorm is forecast for the next few days, however forecast rainfall totals are not expected to significantly affect river levels.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
No further flooding is expected in the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.33 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (2.14 metres).
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.14 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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,0.19,Steady,10:00 AM MON 02/12/24
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,0.29,Steady,10:00 AM MON 02/12/24
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.25,Steady,07:53 AM MON 02/12/24
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,10:00 AM MON 02/12/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,1.33,Steady,10:00 AM MON 02/12/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,09:00 AM MON 02/12/24
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.41,Steady,09:00 AM MON 02/12/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.53,Steady,10:00 AM MON 02/12/24

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.