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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District.

Issued at 6:47 am Thursday, 30 January 2020.

Slow moving thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall in the far north tropical coast.

Weather Situation

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Port Douglas, Mossman, Wujal Wujal, Daintree Village and Julatten.
100mm rain was recorded at Whyanbeel Creek since 9 am on Wednesday with 30 mm in 10 minutes up to 3am this morning.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:50 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River
Issued at 06:46 AM EST on Thursday 30 January 2020
Flood Watch Number: 1

Minor flood levels are expected at Daintree Village during Thursday morning.
Showers and thunderstorm activity across the Daintree and Mossman catchments overnight has produced river level rises. This activity is expected to continue for the next few hours with higher levels possible.

Daintree River:
River level rises are being recorded along the Daintree River during Thursday morning.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 3.40 metres and rising.
The river level at Daintree Village is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday morning. River levels above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) are not expected at this stage.

Mossman River:
River level rises are being recorded in the Mossman River during Thursday morning.

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 12:00 pm EST on Thursday 30 January 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Daintree R at Bairds TM,5.58,Rising,05:00 AM THU 30/01/20
Daintree R at Daintree Village TM,3.40,Rising,06:10 AM THU 30/01/20
Mossman R at Mossman TM,5.54,Rising,05:20 AM THU 30/01/20
Mossman Tide TM,1.05,Steady,05:35 AM THU 30/01/20

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

Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 11:33 PM EST on Wednesday 29 January 2020
Flood Watch Number: 6

River levels have eased below the Minor flood level at Gleneagle in the Upper Herbert River catchment.
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the last 24 hours in the Upper Herbert. A chance of further showers are forecast for the next few days.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
River levels are generally steady or easing across the upper Herbert River catchment during Wednesday evening.
There are currently no observations available at the Gleneagle manual gauge. Based on the river height at the Gleneagle automatic gauge, river levels at the Gleneagle manual gauge are expected to be easing below the minor flood level (4.50 m).
The Herbert River at Gleneagle is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Thursday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Small river level rises are occurring during Wednesday, however river levels are expected to remain below minor flood levels.

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:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.67,Falling,10:00 PM WED 29/01/20
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,4.92,Falling,11:19 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,2.87,Steady,11:01 PM WED 29/01/20
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,1.57,Steady,10:00 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,1.50,Steady,09:37 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,0.48,Steady,08:51 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Abergowrie Alert,3.17,Steady,10:08 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,2.46,Falling,10:32 PM WED 29/01/20
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,0.95,Falling,09:35 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,3.87,Steady,10:48 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,2.80,Falling,11:08 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,2.74,Steady,11:08 PM WED 29/01/20
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,1.07,Rising,09:47 PM WED 29/01/20
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.03,Steady,11:08 PM WED 29/01/20

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

Final Flood Watch For Coastal And Adjacent Catchments Between Mackay And Innisfail
Issued at 02:12 PM EST on Wednesday 29 January 2020
Flood Watch Number: 2
Flooding is no longer likely across the Flood Watch area.

The Tropical Low situated in the eastern Gulf of Carpentaria is generating shower and thunderstorm activity.
Many coastal catchments have seen small river level rises during Wednesday.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next 24 hours across the Flood Watch area.
No significant river level rises are expected from the forecast rainfall.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments:
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Pioneer River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

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

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:
This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Belyando River
Issued at 08:00 AM EST on Wednesday 29 January 2020
Flood Watch Number: 3

Minor flood levels are possible on the Belyando River at St Anns
Further showers and possible thunderstorms with heavy falls are possible during Wednesday,

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
River rises are occurring along the Belyando River with minor flooding possible later this week.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 1.85 metres and rising.
The river level at St Anns may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) later this week.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
River levels are easing along the Cape River. Renewed rises are possible but dependent on heavy rainfall.
The Cape River at Taemas peaked just below the minor flood level (5.0 metres overnight) and is currently at 4.19 metres (below minor) and easing, well below the level of the Cape River bridge.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to continue easing during Wednesday but dependent on further rainfall.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
River level rises are occurring along the upper Burdekin River but at this stage remain below the minor flood level. Heavy rainfall recorded along the Paluma Range during Wednesday morning will likely produce river level rises along the Star and Running Rivers during Wednesday.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (automatic gauge) is currently at 4.49 metres (below minor) and rising.
The river level at Sellheim is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m) throughout Wednesday. Higher levels are possible later in the week with further heavy rainfall.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
River level rises are expected later this week as floodwater from the upper parts of the catchment extend downstream.

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 09:00 am EST on Thursday 30 January 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,4.23,Falling,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,0.96,Steady,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Star R at Laroona TM,1.54,Steady,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Paluma Dam Alert,-3.68,Steady,04:45 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,5.80,Steady,06:09 AM WED 29/01/20
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,0.54,Steady,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,4.49,Rising,06:20 AM WED 29/01/20
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.22,Falling,04:53 AM WED 29/01/20
Belyando R at Albro,1.80,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 28/01/20
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,4.16,Rising,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,1.85,Rising,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Suttor R at St Anns TM,1.62,Steady,07:00 PM TUE 28/01/20
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.15,Rising,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Cape R at Taemas Alert,4.19,Steady,07:15 AM WED 29/01/20
Cape R at Taemas TM,4.21,Falling,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,-3.03,Steady,06:51 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,-3.09,Steady,06:45 AM WED 29/01/20
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,0.99,Steady,06:27 AM WED 29/01/20
Bowen R at Myuna TM,1.03,Steady,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,0.89,Steady,05:08 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,0.95,Steady,07:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,3.20,Falling,07:04 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,3.50,Falling,07:09 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Clare TM,3.66,Falling,06:00 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-2.40,Steady,06:04 AM WED 29/01/20
Burdekin R at Groper Ck Alert,0.84,Steady,04:33 AM WED 29/01/20

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.