Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bohle River And Minor Flood Warning For The Ross River
Issued at 03:54 PM EST on Wednesday 19 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY TO BE OCCURRING ALONG THE BOHLE RIVER AT MT BOHLE DURING WEDNESDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE ROSS RIVER AT APLIN WEIR OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the catchment earlier this week. Heavy rainfall over the Bohle River catchment during Wednesday morning has caused river level rises at Mt Bohle. River levels are forecast to have peaked above the major flood level during Wednesday afternoon. River levels are expected to be falling, with moderate flooding. Along the Ross River, minor flooding is possible at Aplin Weir overnight Wednesday with forecast rainfall.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, which may cause further river and creek level rises.
The situation is being monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Central Coast.

Ross River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 0.76 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.10 m).
The Ross River at Aplin Weir may reach the minor flood level (1.10 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday with forecast rainfall.

Bohle River:
Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring along the Bohle River at Mt Bohle.
No recent observations are available at Mt Bohle, however the river level is expected to have peaked around the major flood level (7.00 m) during Wednesday afternoon. The river level is forecast to be above the moderate flood level (5.50 m).
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.50 m) Wednesday evening. The river level is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Black River and Bluewater Creek:
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 09:00 am EST on Thursday 20 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,10.04,Falling,03:07 PM WED 19/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,2.26,Falling,03:45 PM WED 19/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,2.37,Steady,03:00 PM WED 19/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,2.45,Falling,03:12 PM WED 19/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,2.46,Rising,03:25 PM WED 19/03/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,39.23,Rising,03:16 PM WED 19/03/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.60,Falling,01:22 PM WED 19/03/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,0.76,Falling,12:27 PM WED 19/03/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,0.75,Falling,03:07 PM WED 19/03/25
Townsville Harbour Tide Alert,1.65,Falling,03:26 PM WED 19/03/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,1.64,Steady,03:35 PM WED 19/03/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,1.59,Steady,03:33 PM WED 19/03/25

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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:50 PM EST on Wednesday 19 March 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 19 March 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 19 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:45 am EST Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 03:08 PM EST on Wednesday 19 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GIRU OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
Significant rainfall has been observed across the Haughton River catchment which has led to river level rises. Minor flooding is likely at Giru overnight Wednesday into Thursday as floodwaters from Major Creek and upstream on the Haughton River flow downstream.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Central Coast, including the Haughton River.

Major Creek:
The river level is elevated along Major Creek.
Haughton River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 0.58 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (1.80 m).
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) and may reach around 2.00 metres overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with minor flooding.

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 01:30 pm EST on Thursday 20 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,2.90,Steady,02:46 PM WED 19/03/25
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,2.80,Rising,02:00 PM WED 19/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,6.45,Steady,01:58 PM WED 19/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,6.45,Steady,01:00 PM WED 19/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline Alert,3.10,Rising,02:20 PM WED 19/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline TM,3.00,Rising,01:00 PM WED 19/03/25
Haughton R at Giru Alert,0.58,Steady,01:30 PM WED 19/03/25

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

Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 02:13 PM EST on Wednesday 19 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING HAS EASED BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL AT HALIFAX
Heavy rainfall has eased across the Herbert River catchment and river levels are continuing to fall. Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Halifax.
Further showers and areas of rain are possible for the remainder of Wednesday, however, this is not likely to cause renewed flooding.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
No further flooding is expected in the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 3.91 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 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:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.43,Falling,05:40 AM WED 19/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,3.27,Steady,12:58 PM WED 19/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,3.30,Steady,12:00 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,2.85,Falling,12:03 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,2.85,Steady,01:00 PM WED 19/03/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.16,Steady,01:00 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,2.10,Falling,12:14 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,1.75,Falling,01:39 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,3.85,Falling,01:56 PM WED 19/03/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,3.00,Falling,12:49 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,6.94,Falling,02:05 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,7.10,Falling,01:00 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,6.79,Falling,02:08 PM WED 19/03/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,3.91,Steady,01:45 PM WED 19/03/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.04,Steady,01:35 PM WED 19/03/25

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.