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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TODAY13° 28° mostly sunny Chance of rain: 5% Likely amount: < 1mm First
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The MonumentNow26.0°cFeels Like:21.1°Wind:SE 19km/hGusts:22km/hHumidity:24%13°Min28°MaxToday in The MonumentSunny. Winds S/SE 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.Tomorrow12°Min27°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 The Monument (21.7597°S, 139.9135°E, 363m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 13° 12° 14° 17° 16° 17° 15° Maximum 28° 27° 30° 32° 32° 31° 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 24
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE S SE SSE ESE ESE E ESE ESE SSE SSE S SSE SSE Relative humidity 39% 23% 47% 27% 52% 31% 54% 32% 47% 30% 41% 25% 40% 24% Dew point 5°C 5°C 7°C 6°C 10°C 11°C 14°C 12°C 12°C 12°C 10°C 8°C 7°C 7°C -
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The Monument 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 Tuesday
Apr 1616.5 °C 34.2 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Apr 1718.8 °C 34.4 °C 0.0 mmThursday
Apr 1820.7 °C 32.6 °C 14.0 mmFriday
Apr 1917.9 °C 30.3 °C 0.2 mmSaturday
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The Monument minimum temp history (21.7597°S, 139.9135°E, 363m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 34.5° 02/04/2024 Coldest this month 9.3° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 39.3 12/04/2003 Coldest on record 7.0 23/04/2001 Hottest this year 43.4° 03/01/2024 Coldest this year 9.3° 11/04/2024 Long term average 32.6° Long term average 17.4° Average this month 31.5° Average this month 16.3° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 35.1° 2016 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 14.2° 2008 The Monument rainfall history (21.7597°S, 139.9135°E, 363m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 14.0mm 18/04/2024 Total This Month 14.4mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 193.3mm 20.8 day(s) Total For 2024 254.0mm 33.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 463.2mm 27.0 day(s) Wettest Day 58.4mm Jan31 Lowest Temperature 9.3°C Apr11 Highest Temperature 43.4°C Jan 3 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 37.9 36.8 35.6 32.6 27.6 24.1 24.1 26.9 31.6 35.3 37.3 38.7 32.4 Mean Min (°C) 24.9 23.5 21.8 17.4 11.8 8.4 7.3 9.0 14.0 18.2 21.5 24.0 16.8 Mean Rain (mm) 62.0 71.7 46.7 12.9 10.3 9.8 12.1 3.3 11.0 12.4 32.2 43.1 328.9 Mean Rain Days 7.7 6.5 4.9 1.7 1.6 2.0 1.3 0.9 2.2 3.1 5.1 6.3 42.0