Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper And Lower Burdekin River Issued at 10:52 AM EST on Tuesday 04 February 2025 Flood Warning Number: 13 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING AT BURDEKIN DAM AND AT DALBEG MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT CLARE FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY, EXTENDING TO INKERMAN BRIDGE FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING Significant rainfall totals have been recorded in the upper Burdekin catchment on the eastern ranges around Paluma and surrounds which have resulted in river level rises and flooding. A major flood peak occurred at Selheim during Monday evening and river levels continue to ease. Currently the flood peak is approaching Burdekin Dam as floodwaters move downstream. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary. Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam: Moderate flooding may occur along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam. The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 13.55 metres and falling, with minor flooding. The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to remain above the minor flood level (12.00 m) during Tuesday afternoon, and continue to ease. The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 4.73 metres and rising, above the minor flood level. The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam may reach the moderate flood level (5.50 m) Tuesday afternoon into the evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall. Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam: Moderate flooding is likely along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam. The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 13.53 metres and rising, with minor flooding. The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to reach the moderate flood level (15.00 m) Tuesday afternoon into the evening. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow, and forecast rainfall. The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 10.40 metres and rising, with minor flooding. The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to reach the moderate flood level (13.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow, and forecast rainfall. The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 7.73 metres and rising, with minor flooding. The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to reach the moderate flood level (10.00 m) Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow, and 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 05:00 pm EST on Tuesday 04 February 2025. Latest River Heights: Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,7.50,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Running River at Mt Bradley TM,4.28,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Star R at Laroona TM,7.33,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Paluma Dam Alert,0.33,Falling,06:03 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,9.05,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,3.53,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,13.25,Falling,10:50 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,13.65,Falling,10:15 AM TUE 04/02/25 Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,10:06 AM TUE 04/02/25 Belyando R at Albro,0.00,Steady,Not Available Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,0.93,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Suttor R at St Anns Alert,1.00,Steady,08:22 AM TUE 04/02/25 Suttor R at St Anns TM,0.97,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Cape R at Pentland TM,2.16,Steady,10:05 AM TUE 04/02/25 Cape R at Taemas Alert,1.91,Steady,10:35 AM TUE 04/02/25 Cape R at Taemas TM,1.86,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,4.73,Rising,10:47 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,4.71,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Bowen R at Myuna Alert,2.72,Steady,08:46 AM TUE 04/02/25 Bowen R at Myuna TM,2.69,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,13.53,Rising,10:47 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,13.37,Rising,10:03 AM TUE 04/02/25 Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.12,Falling,08:37 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,11.35,Rising,10:39 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Clare Alert,10.40,Rising,10:51 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Clare TM,10.24,Rising,10:00 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,7.73,Rising,10:44 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-0.10,Rising,10:50 AM TUE 04/02/25 Burdekin R at Groper Ck Alert,3.49,Rising,10:40 AM TUE 04/02/25 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.