Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Moonie River
Issued at 02:41 PM EST on Tuesday 19 January 2021
Flood Watch Number: 1

PEAK AROUND MINOR FLOOD LEVEL LIKELY AT FLINTON TUESDAY EVENING
Rainfall totals of 50-60 mm were recorded across parts of the Moonie River catchment during Monday, associated with showers and thunderstorms.
No significant rainfall is expected over the next few days.

Moonie River to Flinton:
Minor flooding is likely along the Moonie River to Flinton.
The Moonie River at Flinton was at 2.35 metres and rising at 8.30 am Tuesday.
An initial peak around the minor flood level (3.00 metres) is likely in the Moonie River at Flinton Tuesday evening. The river level is likely to begin easing during Wednesday but renewed river level rises are possible as floodwater from the upper Moonie River arrives later in the week.

Moonie River downstream of Flinton:
River level rises will extend downstream of Flinton over 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 04:00 pm EST on Wednesday 20 January 2021.

Latest River Heights:
Moonie R at Flinton,2.35,Rising,08:30 AM TUE 19/01/21
Moonie R at Flinton TM,5.14,Rising,01:00 PM TUE 19/01/21
Moonie R at Nindigully TM,1.45,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 19/01/21
Moonie R at Fenton TM,1.74,Falling,02:00 PM 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.