Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 10:18 AM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 54
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT INKERMAN BRIDGE
Minor flooding is expected to continue easing downstream of the Burdekin Falls Dam during the weekend.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
Showers are forecast over parts of the catchment for the next few days, however these are not expected to result in further river level rises.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.35 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the weekend.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.98 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Sunday afternoon.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 12.63 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 11.10 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday morning.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 8.65 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday afternoon.
Cape River at Taemas:
Cancellation
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 10:30 am EST on Sunday 16 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,5.31,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.23,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,4.44,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.13,Steady,05:34 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,5.80,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.84,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,6.70,Steady,03:35 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,6.35,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.77,Steady,10:05 AM SAT 15/02/25
Belyando R at Albro,1.00,Falling,04:55 AM SAT 15/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,5.68,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,5.35,Falling,09:02 AM SAT 15/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,5.43,Falling,05:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.19,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,4.46,Rising,09:25 AM SAT 15/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,4.40,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,3.98,Falling,09:53 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,4.02,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,1.47,Steady,08:46 AM SAT 15/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,1.44,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,12.63,Falling,10:16 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,12.64,Falling,10:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.67,Steady,08:36 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,11.75,Falling,09:41 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,11.10,Falling,09:55 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,11.14,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,8.65,Falling,10:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,0.90,Falling,09:50 AM SAT 15/02/25
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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TODAY25° 29° possible thunderstorm Chance of rain: 70% Likely amount: 5-10mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 5:22am EST 5:45am EST 6:37pm EST 7:00pm EST NOW30.4° Feels Like: 34.6° Relative Humidity: 70% Dew: 24.5° Wind: NW 9km/h Gust: 11km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1000.9hPa -
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ShoalwaterNow30.9°cFeels Like:35.0°Wind:N 13km/hGusts:15km/hHumidity:72%25°Min29°MaxToday in ShoalwaterPartly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Light winds becoming N/NW 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low 30s.Tomorrow24°Min33°MaxMostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower near the coast in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming S 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Light winds becoming N/NW 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low 30s.
Forecast for Shoalwater (22.6867°S, 150.4405°E, 19m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 25° 24° 22° 24° 24° 24° 23° Maximum 29° 33° 29° 29° 29° 29° 28° Chance of rain 70% 30% 50% 30% 50% 80% 80% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating 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 7
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Shoalwater 12-month Rainfall ForecastFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan20252026678786775566105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Jan 14
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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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Tuesday
Feb 1122.6 °C 30.1 °C 0.4 mmWednesday
Feb 1222.4 °C 30.9 °C 0.0 mmThursday
Feb 1323.2 °C 31.0 °C 0.2 mmFriday
Feb 1423.7 °C 31.7 °C 1.2 mmSaturday
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Shoalwater minimum temp history (22.6867°S, 150.4405°E, 19m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 31.7° 14/02/2025 Coldest this month 21.8° 07/02/2025 Hottest on record 35.6 01/02/2004 Coldest on record 14.4 03/02/2013 Hottest this year 35.7° 15/01/2025 Coldest this year 18.1° 09/01/2025 Long term average 30.4° Long term average 22.0° Average this month 29.5° Average this month 23.4° Hottest February On Record Avg. max. temp. 32.2° 2002 Coldest February on record Avg. min. temp. 20.9° 2006 Shoalwater rainfall history (22.6867°S, 150.4405°E, 19m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 101.0mm 04/02/2025 Total This Month 218.0mm
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Average Rainfall To Feb 462.5mm 33.4 day(s) Total For 2025 411.6mm 32.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2024 212.0mm 33.0 day(s) Wettest Day 101.0mm Feb 4 Lowest Temperature 18.1°C Jan 9 Highest Temperature 35.7°C Jan15 -
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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 29.4 27.4 24.9 22.9 22.5 24.0 26.2 28.2 29.6 30.7 27.2 Mean Min (°C) 21.6 22.0 21.0 18.3 14.0 11.7 9.9 9.8 12.5 15.5 17.7 20.2 16.1 Mean Rain (mm) 185.6 276.9 246.9 131.7 110.5 88.0 73.1 45.6 38.4 57.8 91.3 145.5 1481.5 Mean Rain Days 16.2 17.2 18.4 17.4 16.2 14.7 14.0 11.8 9.5 8.7 9.7 13.2 166.4