Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Minor Flood Warning For The Pioneer River Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Saturday 08 February 2025 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MACKAY SUNDAY MORNING WITH THE HIGH TIDE Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Pioneer River catchment during the last few days which has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. Minor flooding may occur at Mackay Sunday morning with the high tide. Currently, Mirani is estimated to be below the minor flood level, however renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall. Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required. Pioneer River: Minor flooding may occur along the Pioneer River at Mackay. Minor flooding is occurring at Mirani Township and Walkerston. River level observations are not available for the Pioneer River at Mirani, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and falling. The Pioneer River at Mirani is likely to remain below the minor flood level for the remainder of Saturday. River level rises are possible from Sunday with forecast rainfall. The Pioneer River at Mackay is currently at 2.60 metres and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level. The Pioneer River at Mackay may reach the minor flood level (6.30 m) Sunday morning with the high tide. 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 02:00 pm EST on Sunday 09 February 2025. Latest River Heights: Teemburra Ck at Teemburra Dam HW TM,290.45,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 08/02/25 Blacks Ck at Whitefords TM,2.57,Steady,01:00 PM SAT 08/02/25 Blacks Ck at Whitefords Alert,2.56,Steady,01:07 PM SAT 08/02/25 Pioneer R at Sarichs TM,4.11,Steady,01:00 PM SAT 08/02/25 Finch Hatton Ck at Dam Site TM,1.92,Falling,01:16 PM SAT 08/02/25 Cattle Ck at Finch Hatton Alert,2.15,Steady,12:38 PM SAT 08/02/25 Cattle Ck at Finch Hatton TM,2.14,Steady,01:00 PM SAT 08/02/25 Cattle Ck at Frank Neilsen Br TM,2.78,Rising,01:00 PM SAT 08/02/25 Pioneer R at Mirani Weir HW TM,46.64,Steady,01:00 PM SAT 08/02/25 Pioneer R at Mirani Weir TW Alert,3.58,Falling,12:04 PM SAT 08/02/25 Pioneer R at Mirani Weir TW TM,3.58,Steady,01:10 PM SAT 08/02/25 Pioneer R at Marian Weir Alert,0.90,Falling,12:43 PM SAT 08/02/25 Pioneer R at Dumbleton Rocks Alert,15.30,Falling,01:38 PM SAT 08/02/25 Pioneer R at Dumbleton Rocks TM,15.33,Falling,01:00 PM SAT 08/02/25 Pioneer R at Mackay Alert,2.60,Falling,01:33 PM SAT 08/02/25 Outer Harbour Tide Alert,1.91,Falling,01:37 PM SAT 08/02/25 Outer Harbour Tide TM,2.21,Falling,01:04 PM SAT 08/02/25 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.