Minor Flood Warning For The Ross And Bohle Rivers
25 MARCH 2025 10:56 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Ross And Bohle Rivers
Issued at 10:56 AM EST on Tuesday 25 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 16
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT MT BOHLE TUESDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT APLIN WEIR TUESDAY MORNING
Heavy rainfall since Sunday afternoon has caused river level rises across the Ross and Bohle River catchments. Minor flooding is easing at Mt Bohle, where river levels are estimated to have peaked Monday morning.
River levels along the Ross River are steady near the minor flood level at Aplin Weir following a minor flood peak early Monday morning.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the next few days, particularly overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, which may cause renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Ross River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 1.11 metres and steady, just above the minor flood level (1.10 m).
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to remain around the minor flood level (1.10 m) during Tuesday, easing below the minor flood level from Wednesday. With further forecast rainfall, renewed rises are possible.
Bohle River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Bohle River.
No recent observations are available at Mt Bohle, however the river level is estimated to have peaked near 6.50 metres Monday morning. Based on a nearby upstream gauge, the river is estimated to be above the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.
Following further rainfall Tuesday morning, minor flooding is likely to continue along the Bohle River at Mt Bohle Tuesday. With further forecast rainfall and showers, the Bohle River at Mt Bohle may continue around the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days, with renewed river levels rises possible.
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 Wednesday 26 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,7.74,Falling,10:49 AM TUE 25/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,2.26,Falling,10:32 AM TUE 25/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,2.32,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,2.95,Falling,09:45 AM TUE 25/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,2.85,Falling,10:25 AM TUE 25/03/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,39.73,Falling,09:22 AM TUE 25/03/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.95,Steady,10:23 AM TUE 25/03/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,1.11,Steady,06:08 AM TUE 25/03/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,1.55,Falling,10:42 AM TUE 25/03/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,2.10,Steady,10:36 AM TUE 25/03/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,2.04,Steady,10:33 AM TUE 25/03/25
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.
