Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 12:27 PM EST on Saturday 23 November 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING NEARING A PEAK AT TAROOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the past few days has resulted in river rises along the upper Dawson River and tributaries, with minor flooding occurring at Taroom.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days and no further significant river level rises are expected.
Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Dawson River to Theodore. Minor flooding is easing at Tarana Crossing.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 4.64 metres and rising, with minor flooding (minor flood level 4.50 metres).
The Dawson River at Taroom may peak around 4.80 metres Saturday afternoon, with minor flooding. River levels are expected to ease during Sunday.
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 12:30 pm EST on Sunday 24 November 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Raymond Alert,0.40,Steady,10:41 AM SAT 23/11/24
Nogoa R at Craigmore Alert,0.65,Steady,04:59 AM SAT 23/11/24
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,0.66,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-8.51,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Nogoa R at Emerald Alert,3.46,Steady,11:33 AM SAT 23/11/24
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway Alert,0.21,Steady,10:42 AM SAT 23/11/24
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,0.20,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Comet R at The Lake Alert,1.94,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 23/11/24
Comet R at The Lake TM,1.97,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Comet R at Comet Weir Alert,0.00,Steady,10:01 AM SAT 23/11/24
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,-0.07,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,1.03,Steady,09:53 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,1.03,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW TM,6.25,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir TW TM,0.42,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,6.25,Steady,11:50 AM SAT 23/11/24
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,0.14,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,0.00,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Isaac R at Yatton TM,0.48,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,4.62,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,3.84,Falling,11:10 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,6.34,Falling,11:46 AM SAT 23/11/24
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.87,Falling,11:05 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Taroom TM,4.64,Rising,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-2.19,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,5.90,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-2.36,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.36,Steady,11:42 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,0.75,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-13.76,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,10:44 AM SAT 23/11/24
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.34,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,09:43 AM SAT 23/11/24
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,0.33,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Don R at Rannes TM,1.57,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,1.43,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,10.74,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 23/11/24
Port Alma Tide TM,2.68,Steady,11:39 AM SAT 23/11/24
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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Today: Sunny. Winds SE 15 to 20 km/h turning E 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
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St Lawrence 12-month Rainfall ForecastNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct20242025677877785775105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Nov 18
ENSO status: La Niña Watch. IOD status: Neutral. SAM status: Positive. Trending positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in a La Niña Watch, meaning there is approximately a 50% chance of a La Niña developing this year. The current technical definition of a La Niña is only a small chance to be met, although ocean and atmospheric conditions do resemble a La Niña pattern. Trade winds are still stronger than average along the western equatorial Pacific, and the Nino3.4 is low, but is above the threshold of -0.8C. However, the Relative-Nino Index (factors in equatorial ocean temperatures elsewhere around the world, compensating for the background warming signal) is below the threshold. A La Niña typically increases rainfall over northern and eastern Australia (especially eastern Qld) during summer, but has little effect for WA and SA. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase. Recent conditions have been similar to a negative IOD, but this has likely been heavily affected by veryactive bursts of tropical weather in mid-October and mid-late November. Regardless if these conditions continue, the arrival of the monsoon over northern Australia overwrites any IOD effects, so this driver is unlikely to significantly affect Australia this year. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is in a positive phase, having switched from the negative phase that persisted from July to October. This positive event is expected to persist through summer as a result of stratospheric moisture from the 2022 Tongan volcanic eruption (similar to the past two summers). A positive SAM decreases the frequency of cold fronts, with more regular high pressure systems and easterly winds. During summer, this increases rainfall over eastern Australia, and reduces rainfall over southeastern SA, western Vic and western Tas. Rainfall outlooks are showing above average rainfall over western, northern and eastern Australia, with strong signals over the Kimberley, Top End and Cape York Peninsula (likely related to forecastmonsoon activity). Drier conditions are expected for western Tas, with average conditions for SA and western Vic.
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Nov 1921.2 °C 31.7 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Nov 2021.9 °C 29.0 °C 0.0 mmThursday
Nov 2120.2 °C 28.8 °C 24.8 mmFriday
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St Lawrence minimum temp history (22.3459°S, 149.5373°E, 11m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 32.1° 09/11/2024 Coldest this month 17.3° 01/11/2024 Hottest on record 37.8 12/11/2016 Coldest on record 14.0 09/11/2013 Hottest this year 35.7° 23/01/2024 Coldest this year 2.6° 19/07/2024 Long term average 30.5° Long term average 20.3° Average this month 30.9° Average this month 21.3° Hottest November On Record Avg. max. temp. 32.1° 2016 Coldest November on record Avg. min. temp. 18.9° 2006 St Lawrence rainfall history (22.3459°S, 149.5373°E, 11m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 24.8mm 21/11/2024 Total This Month 32.2mm
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Average Rainfall To Nov 795.9mm 90.3 day(s) Total For 2024 408.2mm 119.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 612.2mm 75.0 day(s) Wettest Day 58.2mm Feb 1 Lowest Temperature 2.6°C Jul19 Highest Temperature 35.7°C Jan23 -
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