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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Herbert River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 10:51 PM EST on Saturday 21 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 4
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday has caused river and creek level rises across the Herbert River catchment.
River levels are elevated upstream to Gleneagle, with renewed minor flooding estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle as a second peak moves downstream.
Downstream, renewed river level rises are occurring at Abergowrie Bridge, where renewed minor flooding is possible from early Sunday morning. River levels at Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch are currently falling below minor, but with renewed rises below minor possible. The river level at Halifax is estimated to be falling after peaking near the minor flood level. Renewed rises to minor flood level are possible as a second peak moves downstream, and with forecast rainfall.
Further showers and storms are forecast through the weekend. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for catchments between Cooktown and Mackay, including the Herbert River catchment.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No recent river level observations are available for Gleneagle, however, based on a nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to 5.05 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (4.50 metres).
The Herbert River at Gleneagle may reach around 6.00 metres Sunday morning with minor flooding.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Renewed minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge peaked at 6.85 metres around 4:50 am Saturday and is currently at 5.55 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the minor flood level (6.00 metres) early Sunday morning.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 7.04 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (10.00 metres).
Renewed river level rises are possible at Ingham Pump Station but is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Sunday.
The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 6.54 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (9.50 metres).
The Herbert River at Gairloch is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Sunday.
No current observations are available for the Herbert River at Halifax. The river level is estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
Renewed minor flooding is possible at Halifax from Sunday afternoon.
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 22 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.31,Steady,08:49 PM SAT 21/12/24
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,3.87,Steady,06:58 PM SAT 21/12/24
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,3.89,Steady,09:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,5.00,Rising,09:50 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,4.72,Rising,09:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.68,Rising,09:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,3.80,Rising,09:43 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie Alert,5.32,Rising,08:40 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie TM,5.32,Steady,09:12 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,5.55,Rising,09:38 PM SAT 21/12/24
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,3.10,Rising,09:44 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,6.80,Falling,08:37 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,7.04,Steady,09:52 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,7.06,Steady,09:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,6.54,Falling,09:53 PM SAT 21/12/24
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,1.70,Steady,09:36 PM SAT 21/12/24
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.
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 10:51 PM EST on Saturday 21 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 4
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday has caused river and creek level rises across the Herbert River catchment.
River levels are elevated upstream to Gleneagle, with renewed minor flooding estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle as a second peak moves downstream.
Downstream, renewed river level rises are occurring at Abergowrie Bridge, where renewed minor flooding is possible from early Sunday morning. River levels at Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch are currently falling below minor, but with renewed rises below minor possible. The river level at Halifax is estimated to be falling after peaking near the minor flood level. Renewed rises to minor flood level are possible as a second peak moves downstream, and with forecast rainfall.
Further showers and storms are forecast through the weekend. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for catchments between Cooktown and Mackay, including the Herbert River catchment.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No recent river level observations are available for Gleneagle, however, based on a nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to 5.05 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (4.50 metres).
The Herbert River at Gleneagle may reach around 6.00 metres Sunday morning with minor flooding.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Renewed minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge peaked at 6.85 metres around 4:50 am Saturday and is currently at 5.55 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the minor flood level (6.00 metres) early Sunday morning.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 7.04 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (10.00 metres).
Renewed river level rises are possible at Ingham Pump Station but is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Sunday.
The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 6.54 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (9.50 metres).
The Herbert River at Gairloch is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Sunday.
No current observations are available for the Herbert River at Halifax. The river level is estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
Renewed minor flooding is possible at Halifax from Sunday afternoon.
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 22 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.31,Steady,08:49 PM SAT 21/12/24
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,3.87,Steady,06:58 PM SAT 21/12/24
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,3.89,Steady,09:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,5.00,Rising,09:50 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,4.72,Rising,09:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.68,Rising,09:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,3.80,Rising,09:43 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie Alert,5.32,Rising,08:40 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie TM,5.32,Steady,09:12 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,5.55,Rising,09:38 PM SAT 21/12/24
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,3.10,Rising,09:44 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,6.80,Falling,08:37 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,7.04,Steady,09:52 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,7.06,Steady,09:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,6.54,Falling,09:53 PM SAT 21/12/24
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,1.70,Steady,09:36 PM SAT 21/12/24
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.
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