Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 09:44 AM EST on Friday 29 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
RIVER LEVELS ARE EASING IN THE CAPE RIVER
River levels have peaked in the Cape River, and no further flooding is expected.
Rainfall in the Cape River catchment in the 24 hours to 9am Friday was generally less than 10mm, although some isolated totals of up to 40mm were recorded. Showers and possible storms are forecast during Friday and into the weekend. No significant rainfall totals are expected.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected in the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 3.31 metres and steady, after peaking below the minor flood level Thursday morning.
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:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,4.66,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.00,Rising,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Star R at Laroona TM,3.11,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Paluma Dam Alert,0.18,Steady,08:56 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,4.32,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.87,Steady,07:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,3.50,Falling,08:21 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,3.52,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,07:13 AM FRI 29/03/24
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,0.77,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,0.95,Steady,07:43 AM FRI 29/03/24
Suttor R at St Anns TM,0.94,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Cape R at Taemas Alert,3.31,Falling,07:51 AM FRI 29/03/24
Cape R at Taemas TM,3.28,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,0.82,Steady,08:11 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,0.80,Rising,09:05 AM FRI 29/03/24
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,0.92,Steady,06:32 AM FRI 29/03/24
Bowen R at Myuna TM,0.91,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,3.18,Rising,09:16 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,3.15,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.17,Rising,08:50 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,3.15,Rising,07:59 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,2.60,Rising,08:50 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Clare TM,2.55,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,2.48,Steady,08:22 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-3.50,Steady,07:48 AM FRI 29/03/24
Burdekin R at Groper Ck Alert,0.84,Rising,08:55 AM 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
Walter Lever Estate (17.7304°S, 145.9769°E, 20m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 25 to 31.
Forecast for Walter Lever Estate (17.7304°S, 145.9769°E, 20m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 25° 24° 23° 23° 23° 23° 24° Maximum 28° 30° 30° 30° 30° 30° 30° Chance of rain 90% 80% 80% 90% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 20-40mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index High High High High Moderate 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 6
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Sunrise / Sunset for Walter Lever Estate (17.7304°S, 145.9769°E, 20m 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 6:19pm EST 6:41pm EST 8:45pm EST 9:19am EST Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 -
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