Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor And Cape Rivers And Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 10:34 AM EST on Thursday 03 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 15

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS FRIDAY MORNING
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE, FURTHER SMALL RISES POSSIBLE AS UPSTREAM FLOODWATER ARRIVES
Moderate to heavy rainfall since early last week has caused river and creek level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. Further forecast rainfall may lead to continued and renewed rises across the region over the next few days.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

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 4.75 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 7.31 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7.00 m).
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 6.30 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (12.00 m).
Further small renewed river level rises are possible over the next few days with forecast rainfall, however the river level is likely to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).

The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam peaked at 3.73 metres around 11:00 am Wednesday 02 April and is currently at 3.38 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flood waters 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 peaked at 11.47 metres around 09:00 pm Wednesday 02 April and is currently at 10.98 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is expected to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Renewed river level rises are possible as upstream flood waters arrive.

The Burdekin River at Clare peaked at 10.15 metres around 09:00 pm Wednesday 02 April and is currently at 9.95 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is expected to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Renewed river level rises are possible as upstream flood waters arrive.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge peaked at 7.60 metres around 09:00 pm Wednesday 02 April and is currently at 7.50 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (7.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Renewed river level rises are possible as upstream flood waters 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 11:00 am EST on Friday 04 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,7.05,Falling,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.19,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Star R at Laroona TM,3.44,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.08,Steady,05:34 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,5.59,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.88,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,6.30,Falling,10:18 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,6.37,Falling,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.92,Rising,10:04 AM THU 03/04/25
Belyando R at Albro,0.00,Steady,Not Available
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,5.68,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,4.75,Rising,09:44 AM THU 03/04/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,0.00,Steady,Not Available
Cape R at Pentland TM,3.62,Falling,10:20 AM THU 03/04/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,7.31,Rising,09:40 AM THU 03/04/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,7.27,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,3.38,Falling,09:55 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,3.49,Steady,09:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.32,Rising,10:30 AM THU 03/04/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.26,Rising,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,10.98,Falling,10:26 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,11.02,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.32,Falling,10:29 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,10.50,Falling,09:04 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,9.95,Falling,09:40 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,9.94,Steady,10:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,7.50,Falling,08:45 AM THU 03/04/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-0.05,Steady,08:34 AM THU 03/04/25

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 10:02 AM EST on Thursday 03 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall has caused creek and river level rises and areas of flooding across the Herbert River catchment.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises.
The situation will be monitored, and this flood warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Herbert River at Gleneagle.
There are no observations available for the manual gauge at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is expected that the river level is above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle is expected to remain above the minor flood level for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.70 metres and steady below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the minor flood level overnight Thursday into Friday with forecast rainfall. Further river level rises are possible.

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 Friday 04 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,3.47,Falling,08:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,6.32,Rising,09:15 AM THU 03/04/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,6.25,Rising,08:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,6.10,Rising,02:49 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,6.03,Steady,08:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.02,Steady,08:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,4.20,Steady,09:02 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,3.05,Rising,08:39 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,5.75,Steady,07:28 AM THU 03/04/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,1.65,Steady,06:19 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,5.80,Steady,08:57 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,5.69,Falling,07:50 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,5.70,Steady,08:00 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,5.54,Falling,09:10 AM THU 03/04/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,2.86,Falling,08:01 AM THU 03/04/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,1.76,Steady,09:08 AM THU 03/04/25

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.