Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Burnett River
Issued at 10:20 AM EST on Saturday 21 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 13
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT DUNOLLIE
Flooding from moderate to heavy rainfall during the week continues in the Burnett River catchment. Multiple flood peaks are travelling through the catchments many rivers and creeks, resulting in continued elevated water levels.
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the 48 hours since 9:00 am Thursday. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Stuart and Boyne Rivers:
Minor flooding continues along the Boyne River at Dunollie. Moderate flooding is occurring at Cooranga. Flooding has eased along the Stuart River.
The Boyne River at Dunollie peaked at 5.55 metres around 4:45 pm Friday with minor flooding and is currently at 5.10 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (2.50 m).
The Boyne River at Dunollie is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Sunday.
Barker and Barambah Creeks:
River levels are elevated along Barker Creek and Barambah Creek. Moderate flooding is occurring along Barker Creek at Glenmore. Minor flooding is continuing along Barambah Creek between Ficks Crossing and Silverleaf Weir.
The Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
Burnett River downstream of Paradise Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Burnett River downstream of Paradise Dam at Ned Churchward Weir
The Burnett River at Walla is currently at 5.76 metres, below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and falling.
The Burnett River at Walla is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
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 22 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Three Moon Ck at Cania Dam HW Alert,-13.11,Steady,08:08 AM SAT 21/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Cania Dam HW TM,-13.11,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Monto TM,-0.00,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Monto Alert,-0.04,Falling,09:18 AM SAT 21/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Abercorn TM,1.63,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Abercorn Alert,1.60,Steady,09:59 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Ceratodus Alert,2.15,Steady,07:34 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Ceratodus TM,2.13,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Nogo R at Wuruma Dam HW TM,-2.48,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Eidsvold TM,0.81,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Marriages TM,1.36,Falling,09:43 AM SAT 21/12/24
Boyne R at Boondooma Dam TM,0.92,Falling,10:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Boyne R at Dunollie,5.10,Falling,07:45 AM SAT 21/12/24
Boyne R at Derra TM,5.73,Rising,09:38 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Gayndah Flume TM,3.31,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Gayndah Flume Alert,3.40,Rising,10:10 AM SAT 21/12/24
Barker Ck at Bjelke-Petersen Dam TM,0.90,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Barambah Ck at Joe Sippel Weir HW TM,0.42,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Barambah Ck at Joe Sippel Weir TW TM,4.53,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Barambah Ck at Stonelands TM,6.98,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Mt Lawless TM,3.58,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Mt Lawless Alert,3.55,Steady,09:32 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Paradise Dam HW TM,1.01,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Paradise Dam Alert,1.03,Steady,09:22 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Walla Alert-B,5.76,Falling,08:52 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Ned Churchward Weir HW TM,20.67,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Ned Churchward Weir HW Alert,20.68,Steady,09:18 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Bundaberg Alert,1.37,Rising,10:17 AM SAT 21/12/24
Burnett R at Port Bundaberg Tide TM,2.34,Steady,10:04 AM SAT 21/12/24
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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Today: Sunny. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 30s.
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Emerald minimum temp history (23.5269°S, 148.1611°E, 175m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 40.1° 09/12/2024 Coldest this month 21.3° 13/12/2024 Hottest on record 43.0 25/12/2001 Coldest on record 12.3 27/12/2006 Hottest this year 41.9° 08/11/2024 Coldest this year 1.4° 20/07/2024 Long term average 34.4° Long term average 21.4° Average this month 35.1° Average this month 22.8° Hottest December On Record Avg. max. temp. 38.0° 2005 Coldest December on record Avg. min. temp. 19.7° 1999 Emerald rainfall history (23.5269°S, 148.1611°E, 175m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 26.0mm 18/12/2024 Total This Month 80.8mm
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