Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 04:20 PM EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM FRIDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAEMAS THURSDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday into Wednesday has caused river and creek level rises across the Cape and parts of the Burdekin River catchments with minor flooding possible from Thursday evening.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next several days, which is likely to cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 3.91 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Cape River at Taemas may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) Thursday evening with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 1.53 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday morning.

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 Thursday 27 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,6.01,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Star R at Laroona TM,6.14,Falling,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Steady,02:34 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,9.13,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,3.66,Rising,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,9.65,Rising,03:01 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,9.69,Steady,03:20 PM WED 26/03/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,01:04 PM WED 26/03/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,1.32,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,1.15,Rising,02:29 PM WED 26/03/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,1.14,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.55,Rising,03:20 PM WED 26/03/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,3.91,Rising,02:50 PM WED 26/03/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,3.87,Falling,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,1.53,Rising,02:31 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,1.52,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,1.07,Steady,02:46 PM WED 26/03/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,1.05,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,5.23,Falling,03:43 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,5.20,Rising,02:48 PM WED 26/03/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.37,Steady,02:34 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,5.05,Steady,02:42 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,4.75,Steady,01:55 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,4.72,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,3.85,Steady,02:02 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-3.00,Steady,02:34 PM WED 26/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bohle River And Minor Flood Warning For The Ross River
Issued at 03:55 PM EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 20

MODERATE FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT MT BOHLE
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE AT APLIN WEIR OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall from late Tuesday evening and overnight has caused river level rises across the Ross and Bohle catchments.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Ross River at Aplin Weir, where river levels are likely to remain above the minor flood level overnight Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
Along the Bohle River, river levels are estimated to have peaked near the major flood level Wednesday morning. Moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring, with river levels likely to fall below the moderate flood level early Wednesday evening. Small renewed rises are possible Wednesday evening.
Further showers are forecast during Wednesday which may cause renewed river level rises this evening.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Ross River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 1.11 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (1.10 m).
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.10 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Renewed rises are possible Wednesday evening, with forecast rainfall.

Bohle River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Bohle River.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is estimated to have peaked Wednesday morning with major flooding. No recent observations are available at Mt Bohle, however the river level is estimated to be around the moderate flood level (5.50 m) and falling.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.50 m) by early Wednesday evening. The river level may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. Renewed rises are possible Wednesday evening, 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 11:00 am EST on Thursday 27 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,9.14,Falling,02:46 PM WED 26/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,3.31,Rising,02:55 PM WED 26/03/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,3.18,Rising,02:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,2.85,Rising,02:59 PM WED 26/03/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,2.97,Rising,02:25 PM WED 26/03/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,39.85,Rising,02:16 PM WED 26/03/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.95,Steady,01:23 PM WED 26/03/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,1.11,Steady,12:08 PM WED 26/03/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,1.50,Steady,01:38 PM WED 26/03/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,1.21,Steady,02:23 PM WED 26/03/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,1.20,Steady,02:33 PM WED 26/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 03:27 PM EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT GIRU EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday into Wednesday has caused renewed river and creek level rises across the Haughton River catchment. Major flooding is expected at Giru from early Wednesday evening.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next several days, which may cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Major Creek:
Major Creek is currently rising above the moderate flood level. Further rises to the major flood level are possible with forecast rainfall.
Haughton River:
Major flooding is expected along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is expected to exceed the major flood level (2.50 m) early Wednesday evening. The river level may reach around 2.80 metres overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with major flooding. 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 11:00 pm EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,3.70,Steady,02:46 PM WED 26/03/25
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,3.75,Steady,02:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,8.50,Rising,02:45 PM WED 26/03/25
Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,8.40,Rising,02:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline Alert,5.50,Rising,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Haughton R at Powerline TM,5.17,Rising,02:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Haughton R at Giru Alert,2.18,Rising,02:47 PM WED 26/03/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 11:03 AM EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
*Reissued to correct next issue time*
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment since Saturday evening, particularly in the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises in lower parts the catchment.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, which may cause further river level rises along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing. River levels at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax may reach the minor flood level overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 3.85 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 3.46 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. 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 11:00 am EST on Thursday 27 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.04,Steady,08:00 AM WED 26/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,5.72,Falling,06:55 AM WED 26/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.67,Steady,10:00 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,3.30,Rising,09:16 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,3.32,Steady,10:00 AM WED 26/03/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,2.49,Steady,10:00 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,1.95,Rising,10:56 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,1.65,Steady,08:39 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,3.85,Falling,10:01 AM WED 26/03/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,3.35,Falling,10:26 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,5.90,Falling,10:46 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,5.99,Falling,10:55 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,6.14,Falling,10:00 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,5.94,Falling,10:48 AM WED 26/03/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,3.36,Falling,10:54 AM WED 26/03/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.27,Falling,10:37 AM WED 26/03/25

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.