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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Haughton River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 01:24 PM EST on Saturday 21 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Haughton River catchment from Thursday morning. This has resulted in elevated river levels along the Haughton River. River levels at Giru may remain around the minor flood level during Saturday into Sunday, as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
A Flood Watch is current for catchments between Cooktown and Mackay, including the Haughton River catchment. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Haughton River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.53 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.80 m).
The Haughton River at Giru may remain around the minor flood level (1.80 m) during Saturday into Sunday, as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Major Creek:
Cancellation
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 11:00 am EST on Sunday 22 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,1.30,Falling,12:55 PM SAT 21/12/24
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,1.38,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,4.75,Falling,01:20 PM SAT 21/12/24
Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,4.97,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Haughton R at Powerline Alert,3.85,Rising,11:45 AM SAT 21/12/24
Haughton R at Powerline TM,3.85,Rising,12:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Haughton R at Giru Alert,1.53,Falling,11:04 AM 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 Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 01:24 PM EST on Saturday 21 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 7
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Haughton River catchment from Thursday morning. This has resulted in elevated river levels along the Haughton River. River levels at Giru may remain around the minor flood level during Saturday into Sunday, as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
A Flood Watch is current for catchments between Cooktown and Mackay, including the Haughton River catchment. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Haughton River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.53 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (1.80 m).
The Haughton River at Giru may remain around the minor flood level (1.80 m) during Saturday into Sunday, as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Major Creek:
Cancellation
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 11:00 am EST on Sunday 22 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny Alert,1.30,Falling,12:55 PM SAT 21/12/24
Haughton R at Mt Piccaninny TM,1.38,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Major Ck upstream Haughton R Alert,4.75,Falling,01:20 PM SAT 21/12/24
Major Ck upstream Haughton R TM,4.97,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Haughton R at Powerline Alert,3.85,Rising,11:45 AM SAT 21/12/24
Haughton R at Powerline TM,3.85,Rising,12:00 PM SAT 21/12/24
Haughton R at Giru Alert,1.53,Falling,11:04 AM 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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