Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment Issued at 09:45 AM EST on Wednesday 05 February 2025 Flood Warning Number: 16 RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU Significant rainfall totals in excess of 900 mm have been recorded across the Haughton River catchment since Monday last week, resulting in flooding along the Haughton River. Rain and showers are forecast to continue over the next few days, renewed minor flooding may occur at Giru overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required. Major Creek: Flooding has eased along the Major Creek. Renewed rises are likely with forecast rainfall. Haughton River: Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Haughton River. The Haughton River at Giru fell below the minor flood level (1.80 m) overnight Tuesday, the river level is currently at 1.38 metres and falling, below the minor flood level. The Haughton River at Giru may reach the minor flood level (1.80 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with forecast rainfall. Further 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 10:00 am EST on Thursday 06 February 2025. Latest River Heights: Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,1.60,Falling,08:45 AM WED 05/02/25 Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,1.60,Falling,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25 Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,6.30,Falling,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25 Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,6.31,Falling,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25 Haughton R at Powerline Alert,3.35,Falling,09:05 AM WED 05/02/25 Haughton R at Powerline TM,3.36,Steady,09:00 AM WED 05/02/25 Haughton R at Giru Alert,1.38,Falling,09:18 AM WED 05/02/25 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.