Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:06 pm Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

Heavy rainfall in showers and thunderstorms through inland parts today.

Weather Situation
Deep tropical moisture through much of central and northern Queensland is combining with a trough through the interior, producing slow-moving showers and thunderstorms with possible heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
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 Biloela, Monto, Calliope and Mount Morgan.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
132mm was recorded at Mount Tabor North in 6 hours to 9:11am.
78mm was recorded at Willara in the 6 hours to 6:26am.
58 mm was recorded at Drensmaine in 2 hours to 3:45am.
85mm was recorded at Wyanga in 6 hours to 3:20am.
67mm was recorded at Kirby in 1 hour to 3:00am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Gulf Country,Central Highlands and Coalfields,North West,Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:10 pm.
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 emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:06 pm Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

Heavy rainfall in showers and thunderstorms through inland parts today.

Weather Situation
Deep tropical moisture through much of central and northern Queensland is combining with a trough through the interior, producing slow-moving showers and thunderstorms with possible heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
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 Biloela, Monto, Calliope and Mount Morgan.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
132mm was recorded at Mount Tabor North in 6 hours to 9:11am.
78mm was recorded at Willara in the 6 hours to 6:26am.
58 mm was recorded at Drensmaine in 2 hours to 3:45am.
85mm was recorded at Wyanga in 6 hours to 3:20am.
67mm was recorded at Kirby in 1 hour to 3:00am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Gulf Country,Central Highlands and Coalfields,North West,Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:10 pm.
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 emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:35 PM EST on Wednesday 02 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9

RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING AT MARION DOWNS THIS WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT GLENGYLE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate flooding is easing at Marion Downs, with renewed major flooding likely as upstream floodwaters arrive. A second flood peak is downstream of Bedourie, where moderate flooding is easing. River levels are rising at Glengyle where a moderate flood peak is likely during Thursday, above the Glengyle Bridge.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
River levels are rising across the Georgina River to Marion Downs with moderate flooding at Roxborough Downs and Glenormiston.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs was at 4.95 metres and falling at 7:00 am Wednesday, just below the major flood level (5.00 m).
With renewed rises the Georgina River at Marion Downs may reach the major flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday afternoon with further rises possible as floodwaters arrive from upstream during this week.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
Elevated river and creek levels are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek.
Eyre Creek at Bedourie was at 4.54 metres and falling at 9:00 am Wednesday, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and above the bridge level (4.40 m).
Moderate flooding is likely to continue easing this week along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie and may fall below the bridge level (4.40m) during Thursday.

Eyre Creek at Glengyle was around 2.90 metres at 11:30 am Tuesday and rising, above the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) Wednesday afternoon with further rises above the bridge level (3.30 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. A moderate flood peak is likely during Thursday.

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 01:00 pm EST on Thursday 03 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,6.57,Steady,12:00 PM WED 02/04/25
Burke R at Boulia TM,2.28,Falling,12:00 PM WED 02/04/25
Georgina R at Marion Downs,4.95,Falling,07:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.54,Falling,09:00 AM WED 02/04/25
King Creek at Cluny,2.55,Rising,09:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Eyre Ck at Glengyle,0.00,Steady,Not Available

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

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cloncurry River
Issued at 11:29 AM EST on Wednesday 02 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 14

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALKERS BEND FROM FRIDAY
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT RICHMOND
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CLONCURRY FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall in the last week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Flinders River. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed since Tuesday evening along the Cloncurry River which has caused renewed river level rises and may cause minor flooding at Cloncurry from Wednesday afternoon.
Showers and storms remain possible for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, which may keep river and creek levels elevated with renewed rises possible along the Flinders and Cloncurry Rivers and their tributaries.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Moderate flooding is easing along the Flinders River to Richmond.
The Flinders River at Richmond was at 7.10 metres at 09:00 am Wednesday and falling, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m).
The Flinders River at Richmond may remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding may occur along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 6.12 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (5.30 m).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may reach the major flood level (8.00 m) from Friday.

Cloncurry River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cloncurry River.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is currently at 2.19 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 03 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,2.06,Steady,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,1.55,Falling,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Flinders R at Richmond,7.10,Falling,09:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,6.77,Steady,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,8.04,Rising,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,2.19,Steady,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,7.85,Steady,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,2.50,Steady,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,6.32,Steady,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,6.12,Rising,10:00 AM WED 02/04/25

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

Major Flood Warning For The Diamantina River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River
Issued at 09:50 AM EST on Wednesday 02 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 13

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE NEXT WEEK.
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE EASING ALONG THE WESTERN RIVER AT WINTON
Moderate to heavy rainfall during last week has caused significant river level rises across the Diamantina River catchment. Moderate flooding is likely to be easing at Winton Wednesday. Major flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River around Diamantina Lakes and Monkira. Downstream river levels are rising at Birdsville, with minor flooding possible from Wednesday afternoon. Further rises to the major flood level are possible from early next week.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 6.64 metres and steady, which is 4.54 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).
Western River:
Moderate flooding easing along the Western River.
There are no recent observations for the Western River at Winton, however the river level is likely to be around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) and falling.
The Western River at Winton is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (2.00 m) during Wednesday and continue easing with minor flooding (1.50 m) for the next few days.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding may occur along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is currently 2.80 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Wednesday afternoon with further rises to the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Saturday and may reach the major flood level (8.00 m) from Tuesday next week. Further rises are possible 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 Thursday 03 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,3.42,Falling,09:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Diamantina R at Elderslie,2.25,Rising,06:30 AM WED 02/04/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,6.64,Steady,08:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Diamantina R at Monkira,5.28,Falling,09:00 AM WED 02/04/25
Diamantina R at Roseberth,3.45,Steady,07:30 AM WED 02/04/25
Diamantina R at Birdsville,2.80,Rising,09:00 AM WED 02/04/25

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.