Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Balonne River
Issued at 10:34 AM EST on Tuesday 30 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT SURAT
A minor flood peak along the Balonne River has passed through Weribone, following rainfall in the lower reaches of the Condamine River early last week. This flood peak will continue to move downstream over the next week or two but is not expected to reach minor flood levels at any forecast locations downstream of Surat.
No significant rainfall has been observed for nearly a week and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Balonne River to Surat:
Minor flooding has eased along the Balonne River at Surat.
There are no recent observations for the Balonne River at Surat (manual gauge). However, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (5.00 metres) and easing.
The Balonne River at Surat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
River levels are elevated along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam but will fall over the next few days. Minor flooding is easing at Weribone.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 6.21 metres and rising very slowly, well below the minor flood level.
A peak well below the minor flood level (9.00 m) is expected in the Balonne River at Warroo around Wednesday.
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:
Condamine R at Brigalow Br TM,2.07,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Condamine R at Chinchilla Weir TW TM,1.47,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Charleys Ck at Burncluith Bridge Alert,0.34,Falling,09:31 AM TUE 30/04/24
Charleys Creek at Chinchilla Alert,2.16,Steady,08:50 AM TUE 30/04/24
Condamine R at Condamine Township Alert,1.35,Falling,09:21 AM TUE 30/04/24
Condamine R at Cotswold TM,4.93,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Dogwood Ck at Miles Alert,3.59,Steady,10:15 AM TUE 30/04/24
Bungil Ck at Tabers TM,0.67,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Bungil Ck at Tindarra TM,Not Available,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Bungil Ck at Roma TM,0.26,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Balonne R at Weribone TM,6.19,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Balonne R at Warroo TM,6.21,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Maranoa R at Forest Vale TM,0.27,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Maranoa R at Old Cashmere TM,1.48,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Balonne R at Beardmore Dam TM,0.06,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Balonne R at Jack Taylor Weir TM,0.02,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Culgoa R at Whyenbah TM,3.04,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Culgoa R at Woolerbilla TM,2.37,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Narran R at Dirranbandi-Hebel Rd TM,2.11,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
Bokhara R at Hebel TM,0.86,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 30/04/24
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.
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TODAY17° 26° mostly sunny Chance of rain: 20% Likely amount: < 1mm First
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Apple Tree CreekNow15.9°cFeels Like:16.0°Wind:S 9km/hGusts:13km/hHumidity:99%17°Min26°MaxToday in Apple Tree CreekPartly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, most likely in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming SE 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.Tomorrow17°Min25°MaxPartly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming SE 15 to 25 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, most likely in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming SE 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
Forecast for Apple Tree Creek (25.2152°S, 152.234°E, 66m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 16° 16° Maximum 26° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 26° Chance of rain 20% 40% 60% 60% 60% 50% 60% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High 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 18
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Apple Tree Creek 12-month Rainfall ForecastMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar2024202587766556768105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Apr 23
ENSO status: Inactive/Neutral. El Niño ended. IOD status: Neutral, becoming strongly positive. SAM status: Leading to neutral and returning positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is presently in an inactive phase, for the first time since August 2021. Ocean cooling continues over the eastern Pacific Ocean as sea surface temperatures approach near-normal conditions. Warmer than normal waters are present across the western Pacific Ocean, including the Coral Sea with added moisture and humidity to influence weather conditions in the eastern regions of Australia. The atmosphere continues to be firmly neutral after weakening early in the year with 3 out of 7 global models forecasting a La Niña to develop this coming winter season. A neutral ENSO typically has no significant impact on Australian rainfall during winter. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase, although record-high ocean temperatures across the northwest Indian Ocean have the IOD index just tipping into a positivethreshold value. Persistent southeasterly winds over the eastern Indian Ocean during the previous month are forecast to ease with below-average wind speeds to develop off northwest Australia and the eastern Indian Ocean during the winter season. All international models are suggesting the IOD will strengthen into a strong positive phase over the next 2-3 months, with significant upwelling to start near Indonesia possibly following May. A positive IOD reduces the number of northwest cloudbands that cross Australia during winter and spring, thus reducing rainfall across central and southeastern parts of Australia. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is currently positive (mid-April) with the outlook favouring a neutral phase forecast in May and then the likelihood of returning to a positive phase during winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. A positive SAM also reduces the impact of cold fronts and decreases the rainfall over southernAustralia. Rainfall outlooks are showing above-average rainfall over winter for WA and central and northern SA, and eastern regions of QLD and NSW. Conversely, below-average rainfall is expected for western TAS, southern SA, and most of VIC.
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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Friday
Apr 2616.8 °C 26.1 °C 0.2 mmSaturday
Apr 2718.4 °C 26.7 °C 0.0 mmSunday
Apr 2816.8 °C 26.5 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Apr 2916.8 °C 27.2 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
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Apple Tree Creek minimum temp history (25.2152°S, 152.234°E, 66m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 30.3° 03/04/2024 Coldest this month 13.2° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 31.2 24/05/2016 Coldest on record 3.3 17/05/1960 Hottest this year 33.9° 29/01/2024 Coldest this year 13.2° 11/04/2024 Long term average 27.6° Long term average 17.6° Average this month 27.4° Average this month 18.3° Hottest May On Record Avg. max. temp. 27.7° 2016 Coldest May on record Avg. min. temp. 11.5° 1960 Apple Tree Creek rainfall history (25.2152°S, 152.234°E, 66m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 39.4mm 20/04/2024 Total This Month 139.6mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 489.4mm 46.2 day(s) Total For 2024 450.8mm 67.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 349.0mm 43.0 day(s) Wettest Day 42.2mm Feb14 Lowest Temperature 13.2°C Apr11 Highest Temperature 33.9°C Jan29 -
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