Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Final Flood Warning For The Ross, Bohle And Black Rivers Issued at 09:28 AM EST on Sunday 16 February 2025 Flood Warning Number: 3 FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE ROSS AND BOHLE RIVERS River levels along the Ross and Bohle Rivers are expected to remain below the minor flood level. The chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm are forecast for the next few days in the Ross and Bohle River catchments, which may cause small renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored. Ross River: Flooding is no longer expected in the Ross River. The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 0.46 metres and steady, below the minor flood level. The Ross River at Aplin Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.10 m). Bohle River: Flooding is no longer expected in the Bohle River. No recent observations are available at Mt Bohle, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady. The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). Black River and Bluewater Creek: River and creek levels have eased along the Black River and Bluewater Creek. 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: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,5.14,Steady,07:50 AM SUN 16/02/25 Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,1.26,Steady,07:19 AM SUN 16/02/25 Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,1.26,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 16/02/25 Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,1.40,Steady,09:08 AM SUN 16/02/25 Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,1.40,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 16/02/25 Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,38.69,Rising,08:40 AM SUN 16/02/25 Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.40,Falling,07:18 AM SUN 16/02/25 Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,0.46,Steady,09:10 AM SUN 16/02/25 Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,0.95,Rising,09:14 AM SUN 16/02/25 Townsville Harbour Tide Alert,2.50,Rising,08:46 AM SUN 16/02/25 Townsville Harbour Tide TM,2.59,Steady,09:03 AM SUN 16/02/25 Cape Ferguson Tide TM,2.40,Steady,09:01 AM SUN 16/02/25 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.