Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Tuesday 19 January 2021
Flood Watch Number: 26

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WINDORAH
Levels are easing in upper parts of the Thomson River catchment with levels now rising downstream in the Cooper Creek.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is continuing along the Thomson River.
There are currently no readings for the Stonehenge manual station, but based on the nearby automatic station river levels are expected to have peaked and are easing slowly.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday.

The latest manual reading for the Thomson River at Jundah was recorded at 2.9 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The river level at Jundah (manual station) is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Tuesday.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is currently at 3.59 m and rising slowly.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Tuesday.

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 Wednesday 20 January 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.34,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 19/01/21
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.82,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 19/01/21
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,4.00,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 19/01/21
Thomson R at Jundah,2.90,Falling,06:00 AM TUE 19/01/21
Jordan R at Glencoe Alert,0.89,Steady,11:12 AM TUE 19/01/21
Jordan R at Jericho Alert,2.00,Steady,10:47 AM TUE 19/01/21
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.15,Falling,06:00 AM TUE 19/01/21
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,3.29,Rising,12:00 PM TUE 19/01/21
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.28,Steady,11:54 AM TUE 19/01/21
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.39,Steady,11:00 AM TUE 19/01/21

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:56 PM EST on Monday 18 January 2021
Flood Watch Number: 15

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BEDOURIE AROUND MID-WEEK
Flood water caused by rainfall in late December and early January is moving down the Georgina River and Eyre Creek, with the flood peak expected to be between Marion Downs and Bedourie.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Minor flooding is expected along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The river level for the Georgina River at Marion Downs was 3.2 m and falling on Saturday 16 January at 9:00 am.
The river level is expected to remain around the minor flood level (3.00 m) and continue falling during the next few days.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River level rises are expected to continue downstream of Marion Downs during this week as upstream flood water arrives.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.50 metres at minor flood level and slowly rising.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday.

There are currently no river level observations for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle, but the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and rising slowly.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) during 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 03:00 pm EST on Wednesday 20 January 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,2.70,Steady,11:00 AM MON 18/01/21
Burke R at Boulia TM,0.87,Steady,11:00 AM MON 18/01/21
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,3.50,Rising,09:00 AM MON 18/01/21
Eyre Ck at Glengyle,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

Initial Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 08:31 PM EST on Sunday 17 January 2021
Flood Watch Number: 1

THE DIAMANTINA RIVER HAS EXCEEDED THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES ROAD CAUSEWAY DURING SUNDAY.
No significant rainfall is expected in the next few days.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River exceeded the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway during Sunday. At 8:30pm Sunday 17 January floodwater was about 0.2m over the causeway and continuing to rise slowly. Floodwater is expected to be over the level of the causeway for at least the next few 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 03:00 pm EST on Wednesday 20 January 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.41,Steady,07:00 PM SUN 17/01/21
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,2.29,Steady,07:00 PM SUN 17/01/21

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.