Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Cape And Suttor Rivers And Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 10:11 AM EST on Friday 04 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 17
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT TAEMAS
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS DURING STATURDAY
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE, FURTHER SMALL RISES POSSIBLE AS UPSTREAM FLOODWATERS ARRIVE
Moderate to heavy rainfall since early last week has caused river and creek level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. Further forecast rainfall may lead to continued and renewed rises across the region over the next few days.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.10 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach the moderate flood level (6.50 m) during Saturday as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas peaked at 7.84 metres around 01:00 am Friday 04 April and is currently at 7.81 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (7.00 m).
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 7.35 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (12.00 m).
Further small renewed river level rises are possible over the next few days with forecast rainfall, however the river level is likely to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam peaked at 3.73 metres around 11:00 am Wednesday 02 April and is currently at 3.13 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Renewed rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg peaked at 11.47 metres around 09:00 pm Wednesday 02 April and is currently at 10.38 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Friday. Renewed rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.
The Burdekin River at Clare peaked at 10.15 metres around 09:00 pm Wednesday 02 April and is currently at 9.50 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Renewed rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge peaked at 7.60 metres around 09:00 pm Wednesday 02 April and is currently at 7.20 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (7.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Renewed 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 Saturday 05 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,7.21,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,1.86,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Star R at Laroona TM,3.34,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.08,Steady,11:33 PM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,7.72,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.72,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,7.65,Rising,10:01 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,7.57,Rising,09:15 AM FRI 04/04/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,4.22,Steady,10:04 AM FRI 04/04/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,5.95,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,5.10,Steady,08:21 AM FRI 04/04/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,4.98,Rising,09:20 AM FRI 04/04/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,7.76,Falling,10:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,7.75,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,3.13,Steady,09:53 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,3.22,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.17,Falling,09:40 AM FRI 04/04/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.20,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,10.38,Falling,09:56 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,10.43,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.07,Rising,09:55 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,10.15,Rising,09:39 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,9.50,Steady,08:55 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,9.47,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,7.20,Steady,08:02 AM FRI 04/04/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-0.40,Steady,08:34 AM FRI 04/04/25
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.
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Forecast for May Downs (21.6339°S, 148.5473°E, 225m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 21° 18° 19° 18° 17° 17° 18° Maximum 28° 29° 30° 29° 29° 29° 29° Chance of rain 10% 20% 20% 5% 20% 20% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 16
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ENSO status: Weak La Niña-like conditions. IOD status: Neutral. SAM status: Neutral. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in a weak La Niña-like pattern. The US declared a La Niña event this summer, but this event has not met the BoM definition, and will likely end in the coming weeks. 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 neutral phase. Forecasts show a tendency towards the positive phase in autumn, with the long-wave pattern indicating that cold fronts are a bit less likely for Australia's longitudes over the next few months. During autumn, a positive SAM increases rainfall over most of eastern Australia, and decreases rainfall for SA, Vic and western Tas. Rainfall outlooks are showing above average rainfall across much of northern Australia in April due to lingering monsoon activity. Above average rainfall is expected for the NSW coast through autumn, with wetter conditions also developing over western WA from late autumn. SA, Vic and Tas are expected to be average to slightly below average, with average conditions elsewhere.
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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Monday
Mar 3123.1 °C 30.9 °C 35.6 mmTuesday
Apr 0122.5 °C 30.9 °C 6.6 mmWednesday
Apr 0222.8 °C 31.1 °C 21.4 mmThursday
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May Downs minimum temp history (21.6339°S, 148.5473°E, 225m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 31.1° 02/04/2025 Coldest this month 20.9° 04/04/2025 Hottest on record Coldest on record Hottest this year 40.0° 24/01/2025 Coldest this year 17.0° 01/03/2025 Long term average 30.3° Long term average 16.9° Average this month 29.6° Average this month 22.5° Hottest - On Record Avg. max. temp. - - Coldest - on record Avg. min. temp. - - May Downs rainfall history (21.6339°S, 148.5473°E, 225m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 65.2mm 03/04/2025 Total This Month 106.0mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 306.4mm 31.1 day(s) Total For 2025 579.8mm 37.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2024 263.8mm 27.0 day(s) Wettest Day 99.2mm Feb 6 Lowest Temperature 17.0°C Mar 1 Highest Temperature 40.0°C Jan24 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 34.5 33.7 32.8 30.3 26.9 24.5 24.2 26.8 30.1 33.1 34.6 34.9 30.5 Mean Min (°C) 21.5 21.4 20.3 16.9 12.8 9.9 8.7 9.1 12.7 16.3 19.0 20.6 15.7 Mean Rain (mm) 104.1 99.8 76.8 25.7 30.6 23.1 35.9 13.9 13.3 24.6 66.2 61.4 549.5 Mean Rain Days 9.1 9.0 8.5 4.5 4.4 4.7 4.5 2.1 2.2 4.2 5.6 6.2 63.6