Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Haughton River
Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 12

RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall during the week led to river and creek level rises across the Haughton River catchment. Minor flooding has eased at Giru, however renewed minor to moderate flooding may occur overnight Saturday into Sunday with last few hours of rainfall and forecast rainfall.
Heavy rainfall remains possible in the catchment for the remainder of Saturday, with showers and possible thunderstorms forecast to continue for the next few days, which may keep river and creek levels elevated with renewed rises possible along the Haughton River and its tributaries.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Haughton River:
Renewed minor to moderate flooding may occur along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.03 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.80 m).
The Haughton River at Giru may reach the moderate flood level (2.10 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday, with renewed river level rises and forecast rainfall.

Major Creek:
Cancellation

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 Sunday 30 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,1.30,Steady,11:46 AM SAT 29/03/25
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,1.28,Steady,02:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,5.35,Falling,02:10 PM SAT 29/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,5.38,Steady,02:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline Alert,2.70,Falling,01:45 PM SAT 29/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline TM,2.71,Steady,02:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Haughton R at Giru Alert,1.03,Steady,01:31 PM SAT 29/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Ross River And Final Flood Warning For The Bohle River
Issued at 01:37 PM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 24

NEAR MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE ROSS RIVER AT APLIN WEIR
FLOODING EXPECTED TO HAVE EASED ALONG THE BOHLE RIVER AT MT BOHLE
The river level along the Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to remain relatively steady just below the minor flood level before easing overnight Saturday into Sunday. Along the Bohle River, the river level at Mt Bohle is expected to be below the minor flood level and easing.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the weekend which may cause small renewed rises.

Ross River:
Near minor flooding is occurring along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 1.06 metres and falling, just below 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 Saturday afternoon and into the evening, before easing overnight into Sunday.

Bohle River:
Flooding has eased along the Bohle River.
No recent observations are available for the Bohle River at Mt Bohle, however based on river levels upstream the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday.

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 02:00 pm EST on Sunday 30 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,5.54,Steady,10:49 AM SAT 29/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,1.51,Falling,07:16 AM SAT 29/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,1.47,Falling,01:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,1.70,Falling,09:13 AM SAT 29/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,1.68,Rising,01:15 PM SAT 29/03/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,39.45,Falling,01:23 PM SAT 29/03/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.90,Falling,01:24 PM SAT 29/03/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,1.06,Falling,07:58 AM SAT 29/03/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,1.35,Falling,01:23 PM SAT 29/03/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,1.14,Steady,01:06 PM SAT 29/03/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,1.11,Steady,01:03 PM SAT 29/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch From The Gulf Country To South East Queensland
Issued at 10:37 AM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Watch Number: 8
ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN INLAND AREAS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN AND GULF CATCHMENTS

Showers, rain, and thunderstorms are forecast across much of northern, central and southeast Queensland today as deep moisture is drawn into an inland trough. Isolated heavy rainfall is possible in southeastern, central, and northern Queensland in heavy showers or severe thunderstorms today. Very isolated intense rainfall is possible in the southeast.
Rainfall will ease in southern Queensland overnight on Saturday as the trough moves off the southeast coast. Moderate rainfall is possible over northern and central Queensland for the next few days as a weak trough lingers but heavy rainfall is unlikely.
Catchments within the Flood Watch area are wet. Minor to major flood warnings are current for numerous catchments across Queensland adjacent to the Flood Watch area.
Localised river level rises, and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall. Localised flooding, isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes are possible within the Flood Watch area over the next few days.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Burnett River
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Condamine Rivers
Macintyre River
Weir River
Moonie River
Balonne River
The Big Warrambool River
Norman River
Gilbert River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Kolan River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Noosa River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Upper Brisbane River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Bulloo, Diamantina, Thomson, Barcoo, Cooper, Eyre Creek, Georgina, Flinders, Cloncurry, Warrego, Paroo, Maranoa, Herbert, Ross, Bohle, Haughton, Burdekin, Pioneer, Mary, Norman, Gilbert, Burrum-Cherwell, Upper Brisbane, Bremer-Warrill, Wallum and Mungallala, Connors-Isaac.

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html

Flood Safety Advice:
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.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Sunday 30 March 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin And Cape Rivers And Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Burdekin River
Issued at 10:34 AM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, ALPHA, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE FROM SATURDAY
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAEMAS AND SELLHEIM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Tuesday has caused river and creek level rises across parts of the Burdekin River catchment, with very heavy rainfall observed Thursday morning. Further rainfall may lead to river rises and minor to moderate flooding at Taemas and Sellheim. Minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Falls Dam, Alpha, St Anns, Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge from Saturday.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which is likely to cause further river level rises.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
There are no recent observations along Alpha Creek at Alpha. The creek level is expected to be below the minor flood level (7.00 m) and rising.
The Alpha Creek at Alpha may reach the minor flood level (7.00 m) from Sunday with forecast rainfall.

The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 1.45 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Sunday with forecast rainfall.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas TM is currently at 6.31 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Cape River at Taemas may reach the moderate flood level (7.00 m) from overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 11.20 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
Renewed rises are likely at Sellheim, and the Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to exceed the minor flood level (12.00 m) from Saturday afternoon. The river level may reach near the moderate flood level (14.00 m) during Sunday.

The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 2.83 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Saturday afternoon. River level rises are likely to continue into Sunday as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is likely along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 9.28 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to reach the minor flood level (10.00 m) from Saturday afternoon. River level rises are likely to continue into Sunday as upstream floodwaters arrive.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.20 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. River level rises are likely to continue into Sunday as upstream floodwaters arrive.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 6.30 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may reach the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. River level rises are likely to continue into Sunday as upstream floodwaters arrive.

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 Sunday 30 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,11.84,Rising,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Star R at Laroona TM,3.90,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.08,Falling,10:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,10.21,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.00,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,11.20,Rising,09:45 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,11.25,Falling,09:25 AM SAT 29/03/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,4.37,Rising,10:27 AM SAT 29/03/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,3.63,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,1.45,Rising,08:59 AM SAT 29/03/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,1.43,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,3.24,Rising,09:05 AM SAT 29/03/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,6.31,Rising,08:50 AM SAT 29/03/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,6.27,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,2.83,Steady,09:53 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,2.86,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,3.12,Falling,09:35 AM SAT 29/03/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,3.15,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,9.28,Rising,10:07 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,9.28,Rising,10:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.87,Falling,09:40 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,8.80,Rising,09:26 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,8.20,Rising,09:15 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,8.16,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,6.30,Steady,08:02 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-1.25,Steady,08:34 AM SAT 29/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 07:40 AM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE DURING SATURDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the upper Herbert catchment over the last week. This has caused creek and river level rises in upper parts of the catchment, where minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle during Saturday.
Showers are forecast for the next few days but at this stage are not expected to result in further significant river level rises.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No current river level observations are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is likely that the river level at Gleneagle is just below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle may reach the minor flood level (4.50 m) Saturday morning, and remain around this level for the remainder of Saturday.

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 10:00 am EST on Sunday 30 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.62,Falling,07:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,5.52,Steady,06:57 AM SAT 29/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.54,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,4.40,Steady,06:03 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,4.43,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,2.78,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,2.90,Rising,07:37 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,2.25,Steady,05:39 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,4.55,Steady,05:49 AM SAT 29/03/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,2.00,Falling,06:29 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,5.25,Rising,07:26 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,4.89,Steady,06:57 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,4.90,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,4.84,Rising,06:54 AM SAT 29/03/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,2.41,Rising,07:38 AM SAT 29/03/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,3.35,Steady,07:07 AM SAT 29/03/25

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.