Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For Bokhara River And Balonne River Minor
Issued at 10:23 AM EST on Thursday 18 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 19
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HEBEL FROM THURSDAY NIGHT
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the Balonne and Bokhara River catchments in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday. Showers and rainfall are possible over the next few days. The situation will continue to be monitored and warnings will be updated if required.
Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Elevated river levels are easing along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam. Minor flooding is slowly easing at Weribone.
Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers, Balonne River Minor:
Minor flooding is easing along the Balonne River Minor at Whyenbah and may occur along the Bokhara River.
There are no current observations for the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi, however, it is likely that the river level is below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.
The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at 0.97 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (1.00 m).
The Bokhara River at Hebel may exceed the minor flood level (1.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. River level rises are expected to continue over coming days as upstream floodwaters arrive, but likely to remain below the moderate flood level (1.50 m).
Balonne River at Surat:
Cancellation
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 Friday 19 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Balonne R at Weribone TM,6.184,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Balonne R at Warroo TM,6.59,Falling,09:28 AM THU 18/04/24
Maranoa R at Old Cashmere TM,1.97,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Balonne R at Beardmore Dam TM,0.02,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Balonne R at Jack Taylor Weir TM,0.04,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Culgoa R at Whyenbah TM,4.90,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Culgoa R at Woolerbilla TM,4.23,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Narran R at Dirranbandi-Hebel Rd TM,4.32,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Bokhara R at Hebel TM,0.97,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/04/24
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
The Limits (25.6762°S, 151.6573°E, 167m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for The Limits (25.6762°S, 151.6573°E, 167m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 17° 16° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15° Maximum 30° 25° 23° 25° 27° 28° 29° Chance of rain 60% 90% 90% 50% 50% 20% 40% Likely amount < 1mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm UV index High High High High High Very High Very 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 4
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Sunrise / Sunset for The Limits (25.6762°S, 151.6573°E, 167m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:48am EST 6:11am EST 5:34pm EST 5:57pm EST 3:07pm EST 1:52am EST Waxing gibbous Full moon Apr 24 Last quarter May 01 New moon May 08 First quarter May 15 -
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