Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
Issued at 04:11 PM EST on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE
In the 24 hours to 4:00 pm Friday, rainfall totals of up to 120 mm were recorded across the Mulgrave and Russell catchments. A flood peak has now passed Peets Bridge and Gordonvale, where minor flooding is easing.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Friday into Saturday, before easing during Sunday. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge peaked at 6.71 metres around 01:00 pm Friday afternoon and is currently at 5.65 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is expected to fall below the minor flood level (5.00 metres) overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale peaked at 13.05 metres around 02:30 pm Friday afternoon and is currently at 12.85 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is expected to fall below the minor flood level (12.00 metres) overnight Friday into Saturday.
Russell River:
River levels are easing along the Russell River.
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 11:30 am EST on Saturday 30 March 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries Alert,3.40,Falling,03:20 PM FRI 29/03/24
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries TM,3.46,Falling,03:00 PM FRI 29/03/24
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,5.65,Falling,04:09 PM FRI 29/03/24
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge TM,5.95,Falling,03:25 PM FRI 29/03/24
Mulgrave R at Gordonvale Alert,12.85,Falling,04:03 PM FRI 29/03/24
Russell R at Bucklands TM,6.45,Falling,03:10 PM FRI 29/03/24
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,2.17,Falling,02:15 PM FRI 29/03/24
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,0.52,Rising,03:55 PM 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
Murray Upper (18.0874°S, 145.8513°E, 24m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the N in the morning and afternoon. Winds E/SE 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to 20 to 25 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.
Forecast for Murray Upper (18.0874°S, 145.8513°E, 24m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 23° 22° 21° 22° 22° 22° 23° Maximum 26° 25° 26° 26° 26° 26° 27° Chance of rain 70% 80% 80% 90% 90% 70% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index High Moderate Moderate Moderate High High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating 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 16
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Sunrise / Sunset for Murray Upper (18.0874°S, 145.8513°E, 24m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:00am EST 6:22am EST 6:18pm EST 6:40pm EST 9:29pm EST 10:15am EST Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 -
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