Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 10:27 AM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 9
RIVER LEVELS HAVE EASED BELOW MINOR ALONG THE DAWSON RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF THEODORE
Floodwaters continue to slowly ease along the lower reaches of the Dawson River, where the flood peak is currently downstream of Baralaba in the Boolburra area.
There remains a chance of showers for the next few days, however no significant rainfall is forecast.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
No further flooding is expected in the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No current river level observations are available for Moura. However based on nearby observations the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (6.00 metres) and falling.
The Dawson River at Moura is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m) during the next few days.
No current river level observations are available for Baralaba. However based on the nearby observations the river level is estimated to be around 3.50 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Dawson River at Baralaba is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the next few days.
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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,1.78,Steady,12:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,1.19,Steady,08:07 AM TUE 16/04/24
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.69,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Taroom TM,1.47,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,0.21,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,6.38,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Moura,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,0.40,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.41,Steady,08:53 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Baralaba,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,3.26,Falling,09:48 AM TUE 16/04/24
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-12.40,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,07:45 AM TUE 16/04/24
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,09:41 AM TUE 16/04/24
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,0.52,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Don R at Rannes TM,1.57,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,4.49,Falling,09:23 AM TUE 16/04/24
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,13.41,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Port Alma Tide TM,2.12,Steady,09:59 AM TUE 16/04/24
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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TODAY22° 27° possible shower Chance of rain: 60% Likely amount: < 1mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 5:49am EST 6:12am EST 5:41pm EST 6:04pm EST NOW21.6° Feels Like: 24.5° Relative Humidity: 98% Dew: 21.3° Wind: NE 7km/h Gust: 7km/h Rainfall since 9am: 25.0mm Pressure: 1016.3hPa -
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Samuel HillNow23.3°cFeels Like:25.8°Wind:SE 11km/hGusts:11km/hHumidity:92%22°Min27°MaxToday in Samuel HillPartly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the SW from late this morning. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.Tomorrow20°Min28°MaxMostly sunny. The chance of fog in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the SW from late this morning. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Samuel Hill (22.74°S, 150.66°E, 32m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 22° 20° 20° 18° 19° 19° 21° Maximum 27° 28° 26° 25° 26° 27° 27° Chance of rain 60% 40% 80% 60% 60% 60% 70% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High High High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating - - - - - - - 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 17
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Samuel Hill 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar20242025887776557678105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Apr 16
ENSO status: Inactive. El Niño ended. IOD status: Neutral, becoming positive. SAM status: Positive, favouring positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has returned to an inactive phase for the first time since August 2021. Ocean cooling is occurring in the eastern Pacific, with 3 out of 7 global models forecasting a La Niña to develop in 2024. Warmer than normal waters are situated in the Coral Sea, providing moisture and humidity to the east coast. The atmosphere continues to be firmly neutral after weakening early in the year. A neutral ENSO typically has no significant impact on Australian rainfall during winter. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase. Ocean temperatures are high across most of the Indian Ocean, and the IOD index is spiking in response. Persistent southeasterly winds have set in over the eastern Indian Ocean, signalling that the atmosphere is starting to respond to the ocean patterns. All international models are suggesting the IOD will strengthen into apositive phase over the next 2-3 months, with significant upwelling to start near Indonesia possibly in May. A positive IOD reduces the number of northwest cloudbands that cross Australia during winter and spring, reducing rainfall across central and southeastern parts of Australia. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is positive and will favour a positive phase during autumn and into winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. A positive SAM also reduces cold fronts and rainfall over southern Australia, particularly for southwest WA. Rainfall outlooks are showing below average rainfall over winter for WA, and the southwest coasts of SA, Vic and Tas. Conversely, above average rainfall is expected for eastern parts of Qld and NSW, and potentially eastern Tas.
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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Saturday
Apr 1319.5 °C 28.0 °C 1.8 mmSunday
Apr 1415.6 °C 27.9 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Apr 1518.9 °C 28.8 °C 5.8 mmTuesday
Apr 1620.7 °C 28.1 °C 0.4 mmWednesday
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Samuel Hill minimum temp history (22.74°S, 150.66°E, 32m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 30.4° 09/04/2024 Coldest this month 11.0° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 34.0 23/04/2002 Coldest on record 7.8 27/04/2015 Hottest this year 34.6° 29/01/2024 Coldest this year 11.0° 11/04/2024 Long term average 27.4° Long term average 18.2° Average this month 27.7° Average this month 18.9° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 28.3° 2009 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 14.9° 2008 Samuel Hill rainfall history (22.74°S, 150.66°E, 32m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 45.8mm 08/04/2024 Total This Month 107.8mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 839.8mm 68.7 day(s) Total For 2024 616.6mm 81.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 736.8mm 46.0 day(s) Wettest Day 45.8mm Apr 8 Lowest Temperature 11.0°C Apr11 Highest Temperature 34.6°C Jan29 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 30.8 30.4 29.5 27.4 24.9 22.9 22.6 23.9 26.1 28.2 29.6 30.7 27.2 Mean Min (°C) 21.6 22.0 21.0 18.2 13.9 11.8 9.9 9.7 12.4 15.4 17.6 20.1 16.1 Mean Rain (mm) 185.6 276.9 247.7 129.6 107.7 88.0 74.6 35.1 39.6 57.6 91.7 146.4 1478.3 Mean Rain Days 16.2 17.2 18.1 17.2 16.1 15.0 14.0 11.6 9.6 8.6 9.7 13.1 165.5