Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River, Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor River And Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 09:04 AM EST on Sunday 06 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 19

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few weeks has caused river and creek level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. There is no significant rainfall forecast over the next couple of days.

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 5.90 metres, above the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach the moderate flood level (6.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 8.76 metres and rising, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The Cape River at Taemas will remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) during Sunday. A major flood peak is likely overnight Sunday into Monday as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.28 metres, above the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam will remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Small 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 is currently at 10.58 metres, above the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg will remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Small renewed rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 9.55 metres, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare will remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Small renewed rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 7.25 metres, above the minor flood level (7.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Small 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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 07 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,6.09,Rising,07:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,1.90,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Star R at Laroona TM,4.19,Falling,07:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.08,Steady,08:33 AM SUN 06/04/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,6.04,Falling,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.82,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,6.55,Falling,08:45 AM SUN 06/04/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,1.12,Steady,07:04 AM SUN 06/04/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,6.24,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,5.90,Steady,08:21 AM SUN 06/04/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.68,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,8.76,Rising,08:41 AM SUN 06/04/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,3.36,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.02,Falling,09:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.04,Falling,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,10.58,Falling,08:50 AM SUN 06/04/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.97,Falling,08:33 AM SUN 06/04/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,10.10,Steady,08:41 AM SUN 06/04/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,9.52,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,7.25,Rising,08:32 AM SUN 06/04/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-0.35,Steady,08:33 AM SUN 06/04/25

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:57 AM EST on Sunday 06 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT GLENEAGLE
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Along the Herbert River at Gleneagle minor flooding is continuing during Sunday. A peak below the moderate flood level is estimated to have occurred overnight Friday into Saturday. Downstream at Abergowrie Bridge a minor flood peak was observed on Saturday morning with river levels now below minor.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is easing along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
There are no current river level observations available for the manual gauge at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling.
Minor flooding is likely to continue at Gleneagle until Sunday evening, when it is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.50 m).

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Flooding has eased occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.40 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to keep easing and remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).

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 Monday 07 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.36,Steady,04:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,5.72,Falling,08:30 AM SUN 06/04/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.75,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,4.85,Falling,08:19 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,4.89,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,2.48,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,3.45,Falling,07:05 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,2.65,Steady,08:40 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,5.40,Falling,07:52 AM SUN 06/04/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,1.25,Falling,08:31 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,5.55,Falling,08:29 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,5.49,Falling,08:27 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,5.51,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,5.39,Falling,08:22 AM SUN 06/04/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,2.86,Falling,08:47 AM SUN 06/04/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.63,Steady,08:39 AM SUN 06/04/25

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.