Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 02:30 PM EST on Friday 19 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 49
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENGYLE THIS WEEKEND
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS AND BEDOURIE
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENGYLE
Widespread rainfall totals were recorded in the upper Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments in late March which has caused elevated river levels and flooding across the catchment. River and creek levels will remain elevated and flooding will continue as the floodwaters continue to slowly move downstream.
No significant rainfall has been recorded since early April. No significant rainfall totals are expected over the next few days.
Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.15 metres and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.
Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels are elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.08 metres and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.
No recent creek level observations are available for Eyre Creek at Glengyle. At 9:00 am on Friday, the Eyre Creek at Glengyle was at 2.95 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) this weekend as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream.
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 03:00 pm EST on Monday 22 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,3.99,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 19/04/24
Burke R at Boulia TM,1.57,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 19/04/24
Georgina R at Marion Downs,4.15,Rising,07:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.08,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Eyre Ck at Glengyle,2.95,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
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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GeorginaNow14.4°cFeels Like:9.5°Wind:SW 19km/hGusts:20km/hHumidity:49%13°Min28°MaxToday in GeorginaSunny. Winds S/SE 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.Tomorrow13°Min28°MaxSunny. Winds SE 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the high 20s. -
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Today: Sunny. Winds S/SE 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Georgina (22.4441°S, 139.6568°E, 224m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 13° 13° 15° 18° 17° 18° 14° Maximum 28° 28° 31° 32° 33° 31° 29° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating High High Moderate Moderate - - - 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 26
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Georgina 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar20242025989888787969105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Apr 16
ENSO status: Inactive. El Niño ended. IOD status: Neutral, becoming positive. SAM status: Positive, favouring positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has returned to an inactive phase for the first time since August 2021. Ocean cooling is occurring in the eastern Pacific, with 3 out of 7 global models forecasting a La Niña to develop in 2024. Warmer than normal waters are situated in the Coral Sea, providing moisture and humidity to the east coast. The atmosphere continues to be firmly neutral after weakening early in the year. A neutral ENSO typically has no significant impact on Australian rainfall during winter. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase. Ocean temperatures are high across most of the Indian Ocean, and the IOD index is spiking in response. Persistent southeasterly winds have set in over the eastern Indian Ocean, signalling that the atmosphere is starting to respond to the ocean patterns. All international models are suggesting the IOD will strengthen into apositive phase over the next 2-3 months, with significant upwelling to start near Indonesia possibly in May. A positive IOD reduces the number of northwest cloudbands that cross Australia during winter and spring, reducing rainfall across central and southeastern parts of Australia. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is positive and will favour a positive phase during autumn and into winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. A positive SAM also reduces cold fronts and rainfall over southern Australia, particularly for southwest WA. Rainfall outlooks are showing below average rainfall over winter for WA, and the southwest coasts of SA, Vic and Tas. Conversely, above average rainfall is expected for eastern parts of Qld and NSW, and potentially eastern Tas.
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Georgina minimum temp history (22.4441°S, 139.6568°E, 224m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 38.3° 15/03/2023 Coldest this month 17.9° 14/03/2023 Hottest on record 41.1 09/04/1914 Coldest on record 1.7 22/04/1949 Hottest this year 42.6° 25/01/2023 Coldest this year 17.9° 14/03/2023 Long term average 31.5° Long term average 17.2° Average this month 33.1° Average this month 21.7° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 36.9° 1914 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 7.1° 1949 Georgina rainfall history (22.4441°S, 139.6568°E, 224m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 4.8mm 09/03/2023 Total This Month 0.0mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 193.3mm 21.0 day(s) Total For 2023 157.2mm 14.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2022 306.7mm 27.0 day(s) Wettest Day 66.4mm Feb 8 Lowest Temperature 17.9°C Mar14 Highest Temperature 42.6°C Jan25 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 38.5 37.4 35.4 31.5 26.7 23.3 22.9 25.8 30.1 34.2 36.9 38.6 31.8 Mean Min (°C) 24.6 24.1 21.9 17.2 12.5 8.9 7.6 9.5 13.6 17.9 21.4 23.5 16.8 Mean Rain (mm) 48.3 48.2 37.2 13.4 12.6 10.5 9.5 5.6 8.0 14.5 20.9 29.5 256.6 Mean Rain Days 4.8 4.2 3.2 1.5 1.7 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.6 2.5 3.0 3.4 29.9