Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 11:45 AM EST on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT GLENEAGLE AND MINOR FLOOD PEAK AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Widespread rainfall totals of up to 20-50 mm , with isolated falls in excess of 100 mm have been recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Friday in the Herbert River catchment. River level rises and areas of minor flooding are occurring along the Herbert River. The flood peak is approaching Abergowrie Bridge Friday afternoon, and is expected to pass through Ingham overnight Friday into Saturday well below the minor flood level.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Friday which may result in renewed river level rises following the initial peak.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No current river level observations are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is likely that the river level at Gleneagle is above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling following a minor flood peak early Thursday morning.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Friday and renewed river level rises are possible overnight Friday into Saturday with forecast rain.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.60 metres and rising with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may peak near 7.30 metres Friday afternoon.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 3.52 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.
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 Saturday 30 March 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.75,Steady,07:04 AM FRI 29/03/24
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.76,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,5.85,Falling,11:14 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,5.89,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.20,Rising,11:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,4.30,Steady,11:32 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie Alert,6.32,Rising,11:34 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie TM,6.27,Steady,11:03 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,6.60,Rising,11:34 AM FRI 29/03/24
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,2.95,Falling,11:30 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,7.05,Steady,11:13 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,7.09,Rising,11:39 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,7.07,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,6.59,Rising,11:29 AM FRI 29/03/24
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,3.52,Rising,10:58 AM FRI 29/03/24
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.59,Steady,11:07 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
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Maxwelton 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds E 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Maxwelton (20.7249°S, 142.6786°E, 169m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 23° 22° 20° 19° 20° 20° 22° Maximum 33° 33° 32° 33° 33° 34° 34° Chance of rain 40% 10% 5% 5% 5% 20% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High Very High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate No Rating - - - 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 19
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Fri 11:45am UTC Flood warning QLDFri 10:50am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Flood Warning For The Flinders And Cloncurry Rivers
Issued at 10:50 AM EST on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7
FLOODING HAS EASED AT RICHMOND
RENEWED RISES EXPECTED IN LOWER FLINDERS CATCHMENT AS PEAKS TRAVEL DOWNSTREAM
In the 24 hours to 11:00 am Friday, rainfall totals of up to 55 mm have been recorded across the Flinders catchment.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast during the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be issued as required.
Flinders River to Richmond:
Flooding has eased in the Flinders River to Richmond.
The Flinders River at Richmond peaked at 6.20 metres around 06:00 pm Wednesday. As of 6:00 am Friday morning, the river was below the minor flood level (4.50 metres) near 3.20 metres and falling.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
River level rises are expected along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond over the next few days as floodwaters move downstream.
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 01 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.88,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,1.44,Falling,10:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Flinders R at Marathon TM,1.75,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Flinders R at Richmond,3.20,Falling,06:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,4.96,Rising,10:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,1.26,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,6.11,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.24,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,4.69,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Flinders R-Cloncurry R Junction TM,3.77,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,1.69,Steady,10:00 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.Fri 10:08am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 10:08 AM EST on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 6
FLOODING HAS EASED AT RETREAT
Rainfall in the Barcoo River catchment in the 24 hours to 9am Friday has generally been less than 10mm, although an isolated total of 27mm was recorded at Isisford.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may cause further river level rises. A Flood Watch is current for South West Queensland, including the Thomson, Barcoo, and Cooper catchments. The situation is being monitored and renewed warnings will be issued as required.
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 1.97 metres and steady, 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,4.02,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Thomson R at Camoola Park,1.25,Rising,07:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.80,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.55,Steady,07:55 AM FRI 29/03/24
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.24,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.25,Falling,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,1.97,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,1.39,Falling,11:14 AM THU 28/03/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.58,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.Fri 9:44am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 09:44 AM EST on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
RIVER LEVELS ARE EASING IN THE CAPE RIVER
River levels have peaked in the Cape River, and no further flooding is expected.
Rainfall in the Cape River catchment in the 24 hours to 9am Friday was generally less than 10mm, although some isolated totals of up to 40mm were recorded. Showers and possible storms are forecast during Friday and into the weekend. No significant rainfall totals are expected.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected in the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 3.31 metres and steady, after peaking below the minor flood level Thursday morning.
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:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,4.66,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.00,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Star R at Laroona TM,3.11,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Paluma Dam Alert,0.18,Steady,08:56 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,4.32,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.87,Steady,07:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,3.50,Falling,08:21 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,3.52,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,07:13 AM FRI 29/03/24
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,0.77,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,0.95,Steady,07:43 AM FRI 29/03/24
Suttor R at St Anns TM,0.94,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Cape R at Taemas Alert,3.31,Falling,07:51 AM FRI 29/03/24
Cape R at Taemas TM,3.28,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,0.82,Steady,08:11 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,0.80,Rising,09:05 AM FRI 29/03/24
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,0.92,Steady,06:32 AM FRI 29/03/24
Bowen R at Myuna TM,0.91,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,3.18,Rising,09:16 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,3.15,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.17,Rising,08:50 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,3.15,Rising,07:59 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,2.60,Rising,08:50 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Clare TM,2.55,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,2.48,Steady,08:22 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-3.50,Steady,07:48 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Groper Ck Alert,0.84,Rising,08:55 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.Fri 9:14am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 09:14 AM EST on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3
FLOOD LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY
Rainfall over the last several days has caused river level rises across the upper Diamantina and Western River catchments. Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. River levels are likely to remain elevated over the next several days.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue for the next few days, with isolated heavy falls possible with thunderstorms.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 3.18 metres and rising, which is 1.08 metres above 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 11:00 am EST on Monday 01 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.84,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,3.18,Steady,07:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Diamantina R at Birdsville,2.10,Falling,03:00 PM THU 28/03/24
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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone° -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Maxwelton (20.7249°S, 142.6786°E, 169m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:12am EST 6:34am EST 6:30pm EST 6:52pm EST 8:51pm EST 9:36am EST Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 Maxwelton sun & moon times
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