Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Cape And Upper Burdekin Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 10:15 AM EST on Monday 10 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 40
## Reissue to correct the latest reading at Inkerman Bridge ##
RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE)
MODERATE FLOODING MAY REACH 11.2 METRES AT INKERMAN BRIDGE OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY WITH FURTHER RISES POSSIBLE
PROLONGED FLOODING IN LOWER BURDEKIN EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS UNTIL AT LEAST WEDNESDAY
A major flood peak passed Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) Monday morning. This is causing renewed rises at Burdekin Falls Dam where moderate flooding is expected during Monday and into Tuesday. Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream of the dam until at least Wednesday. Moderate flooding is expected to continue at Inkerman Bridge with a moderate flood peak. Predictions for the lower Burdekin will be updated once the peak at Burdekin Falls Dam has been observed.
Major and moderate flooding, respectively, are likely to continue during Monday along the Cape River at Taemas and the Suttor River at St Anns.
Further rainfall and the chance of thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which are most likely to prolong flooding during this week.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of the Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.95 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (6.50 m).
The Suttor River at St Anns is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (6.50 m) for the remainder of Monday. The river level may fall below the moderate flood level (6.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 9.61 metres and falling, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim peaked at 17.77 metres around 03:00 am Monday 10 February and is currently at 17.60 metres and falling, above the major flood level (15.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is expected to remain above the major flood level (15.00 m) for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 6.23 metres and steady, above moderate flood level (5.50 m).
Renewed rises are occurring at Burdekin Dam, and may reach around 6.70 metres late Monday, with moderate flooding. The reservoir level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) until Tuesday.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 17.48 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (15.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may see renewed rises, which may reach around 18.00 metres during late Monday with further rises possible. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (15.00 m) for the remainder of Monday and Tuesday.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 14.20 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (13.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare may see renewed rises, which may reach around 15.20 metres overnight Monday into Tuesday with further rises possible. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (15.00 m) for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge was estimated to be approximately 10.70 metres around 9:05 am Monday, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may reach around 11.20 metres overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The river level is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 m) until Wednesday.
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 Monday 10 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,11.40,Rising,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,4.10,Falling,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,8.58,Steady,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Steady,05:35 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,15.49,Rising,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,3.02,Steady,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,17.60,Falling,09:45 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,17.72,Falling,09:15 AM MON 10/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.52,Steady,10:05 AM MON 10/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,6.67,Steady,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,6.95,Falling,09:39 AM MON 10/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,6.97,Falling,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.87,Rising,09:15 AM MON 10/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,9.61,Falling,09:57 AM MON 10/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,9.59,Steady,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,6.23,Steady,09:53 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,6.29,Steady,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.27,Falling,09:45 AM MON 10/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.28,Steady,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,17.48,Rising,10:06 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,17.42,Steady,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.97,Steady,08:36 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,15.20,Falling,10:05 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,14.20,Steady,08:28 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,14.16,Steady,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,2.55,Falling,08:36 AM MON 10/02/25
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.
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the N, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds E/SE 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 km/h before tending E/NE 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
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ENSO status: La Niña-like conditions. IOD status: Neutral. SAM status: Negative. Trending slightly negative. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in a La Niña-like pattern. Recent conditions show some atmosphere-ocean coupling, resulting in the US declaring a La Niña event has started. A La Niña typically increases rainfall over northern and eastern Australia, while reducing rainfall over southern coastal Australia and western Tas. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase and does not play a part in Australia's climate during this time of year. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is in a negative phase. Recent forecasts show negative SAM is more likely to dominate for the remainder of summer, due to the polar vortex taking an unusually long time to recover from the stratospheric warming event in winter 2024. During summer, a negative SAM decreases rainfall over most of southeastern Australia, and increases rainfall for far southwest WA and western Tas. Rainfall outlooks are showing above average rainfall over large parts of the country during summer, with closer to average conditions for the southwest corner of WA, southern SA and Vic, and central parts of Tas.
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Feb 0620.3 °C 24.1 °C 59.2 mmFriday
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Emerald minimum temp history (23.5269°S, 148.1611°E, 175m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 34.2° 01/02/2025 Coldest this month 20.3° 06/02/2025 Hottest on record 43.5 13/02/2017 Coldest on record 16.1 03/02/2013 Hottest this year 41.7° 23/01/2025 Coldest this year 18.6° 18/01/2025 Long term average 33.9° Long term average 22.1° Average this month 29.4° Average this month 21.7° Hottest February On Record Avg. max. temp. 36.9° 2017 Coldest February on record Avg. min. temp. 20.4° 2013 Emerald rainfall history (23.5269°S, 148.1611°E, 175m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 59.2mm 06/02/2025 Total This Month 98.0mm
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