Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 03:23 PM EST on Tuesday 18 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
HALIFAX MAY REACH 4.80 METRES TUESDAY EVENING, WITH MODERATE FLOODING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment since Thursday evening, particularly in the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises across the catchment and minor flooding at Halifax from late Tuesday morning.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, which is likely to cause further river level rises along the Herbert River. River levels at Halifax is expected exceed the moderate flood level from late Tuesday afternoon.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast and parts of the Central Coast and a Severe Weather Warning for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding is expected along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.46 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Herbert River at Halifax is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) late Tuesday afternoon. The river level may reach around 4.80 metres Tuesday evening. 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 09:00 am EST on Wednesday 19 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.40,Falling,02:10 PM TUE 18/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,3.37,Steady,09:58 AM TUE 18/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,3.37,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,3.05,Rising,03:03 PM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,3.05,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 18/03/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.72,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,2.25,Steady,03:02 PM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,1.95,Steady,02:38 PM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,5.15,Falling,03:02 PM TUE 18/03/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,5.55,Rising,03:22 PM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,8.59,Rising,02:40 PM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,8.51,Rising,02:00 PM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,8.24,Rising,03:07 PM TUE 18/03/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,4.46,Rising,03:00 PM TUE 18/03/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,1.54,Steady,03:06 PM TUE 18/03/25
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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lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 6:00am EST 6:21am EST 6:31pm EST 6:53pm EST NOW22.0° Feels Like: 24.6° Relative Humidity: 96% Dew: 21.3° Wind: NE 9km/h Gust: 13km/h Rainfall since 9am: 5.0mm Pressure: -
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RavenshoeNow25.1°cFeels Like:28.8°Wind:SE 9km/hGusts:11km/hHumidity:91%20°Min25°MaxToday in RavenshoeCloudy. High chance of showers. Rain and showers heavy at times. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.Tomorrow20°Min26°MaxCloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Rain and showers heavy at times. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30. -
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- Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
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- Final Flood Warning For The Johnstone River Catchment
- Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
- Minor Flood Warning For The Tully River
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Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers. Rain and showers heavy at times. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
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Ravenshoe 12-month Rainfall ForecastMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb20252026575577798776105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Feb 25
ENSO status: La Niña-like conditions. IOD status: Neutral. SAM status: Positive. Trending neutral. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in a La Niña-like pattern. The US declaring a La Niña event has started, but this event has not met the BoM definition. 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 short positive phase. Recent forecasts no particular evidence towards a positive or negative phase in autumn, although the long-wave pattern indicates that cold fronts are a bit more likely for Australia's longitudes over the next few months. During summer and early autumn, a positive SAM increases rainfall over most of eastern Australia, and decreases rainfall for SA, Vic and western Tas. Rainfall outlooks are showing aboveaverage rainfall over large parts of northern Australia in March and early April (forecast late 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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Mar 1420.0 °C 28.0 °C 0.0 mmSaturday
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Mar 1621.0 °C 25.5 °C 11.0 mmMonday
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Ravenshoe minimum temp history (17.608°S, 145.4832°E, 890m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 33.3° 03/03/2025 Coldest this month 16.5° 02/03/2025 Hottest on record 35.0 02/03/2016 Coldest on record 11.3 18/03/2013 Hottest this year 35.1° 19/01/2025 Coldest this year 16.5° 02/03/2025 Long term average 28.2° Long term average 19.7° Average this month 30.2° Average this month 19.6° Hottest March On Record Avg. max. temp. 30.8° 2017 Coldest March on record Avg. min. temp. 18.2° 1993 Ravenshoe rainfall history (17.608°S, 145.4832°E, 890m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 24.0mm 11/03/2025 Total This Month 80.2mm
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