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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TODAY17° 29° mostly sunny Chance of rain: 5% Likely amount: < 1mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 6:33am EST 6:55am EST 6:26pm EST 6:49pm EST NOW20.4° Feels Like: 12.3° Relative Humidity: 30% Dew: 2.3° Wind: S 33km/h Gust: 46km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1016.7hPa -
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Soldiers HillNow19.9°cFeels Like:14.9°Wind:S 17km/hGusts:30km/hHumidity:29%17°Min29°MaxToday in Soldiers HillSunny. Winds S/SE 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.Tomorrow15°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. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Soldiers Hill (20.704°S, 139.486°E, 354m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 17° 15° 16° 18° 19° 20° 18° Maximum 29° 28° 30° 30° 32° 32° 30° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 10% 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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Soldiers Hill 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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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Monday
Apr 1515.8 °C 32.8 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
Apr 1615.7 °C 33.4 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Apr 1720.3 °C 31.8 °C 0.0 mmThursday
Apr 1821.1 °C 32.5 °C 0.0 mmFriday
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Soldiers Hill minimum temp history (20.704°S, 139.486°E, 354m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 33.5° 03/04/2024 Coldest this month 9.7° 13/04/2024 Hottest on record 38.6 11/04/2003 Coldest on record 5.8 30/04/2017 Hottest this year 43.1° 01/01/2024 Coldest this year 9.7° 13/04/2024 Long term average 32.1° Long term average 18.5° Average this month 31.4° Average this month 17.5° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 35.1° 2016 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 15.3° 2008 Soldiers Hill rainfall history (20.704°S, 139.486°E, 354m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 1.0mm 01/04/2024 Total This Month 1.2mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 297.0mm 26.7 day(s) Total For 2024 495.2mm 44.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 493.0mm 34.0 day(s) Wettest Day 92.4mm Mar25 Lowest Temperature 9.7°C Apr13 Highest Temperature 43.1°C Jan 1 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 36.5 35.5 34.5 32.1 28.0 25.1 24.9 27.5 31.6 34.9 36.7 37.4 32.0 Mean Min (°C) 23.8 23.3 21.8 18.5 13.9 10.0 8.7 10.2 14.3 18.5 21.5 23.1 17.3 Mean Rain (mm) 115.9 101.3 66.5 13.3 11.4 6.7 7.5 3.3 8.7 19.1 38.8 67.2 463.7 Mean Rain Days 10.0 8.9 5.8 2.0 1.6 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.7 3.3 5.5 7.5 49.2