Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Burdekin River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River, Upper Burdekin And Lower Burdekin Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 12:07 PM EST on Saturday 08 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 29

MAJOR FLOODING PEAKING AT SELLHEIM DURING SATURDAY
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAEMAS OVERNIGHT SATURDAY
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT INKERMAN BRIDGE FROM LATE SUNDAY
Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in river level rises along the Burdekin, Cape, Belyando and Suttor Rivers.
River level rises are occurring along the Cape River, where major flooding is nearing a peak at Taemas during Saturday. River level rises are also occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers, where moderate flooding is occurring at St Anns during Saturday.
River level rises are occurring along the Burdekin River where major flooding is occurring at Sellheim, moderate flooding is occurring at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge. Major flooding is possible at Inkerman Bridge late Sunday.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.50 metres and steady, with moderate flooding.
The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level for the remainder of Saturday. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow and forecast rainfall.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is likely along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 7.71 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to reach the major flood level (8.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river level may remain around the major flood level (8.00 m) during Sunday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 17.15 metres and steady, around a major peak.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to remain around current levels during Saturday afternoon, before commencing to ease.

The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 5.58 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam may reach around 6.00 metres early Sunday. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.50 m) across the weekend.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding may occur along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 17.38 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (15.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach around 18.00 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 14.10 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (13.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach around 15.00 metres Saturday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (manual gauge) was at 10.60 metres at 10:00am and rising, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (10.00 m) during Saturday. The river level may reach the major flood level (12.00 m) late Sunday. Further rises are possible with 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 06:00 pm EST on Saturday 08 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,7.03,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.55,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,6.38,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Rising,04:55 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,13.25,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.49,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,17.15,Falling,12:05 PM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,17.28,Rising,11:20 AM SAT 08/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.77,Rising,10:37 AM SAT 08/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,7.13,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,6.55,Rising,12:04 PM SAT 08/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,4.44,Falling,11:20 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,7.76,Rising,11:50 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,7.66,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,5.58,Rising,11:25 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,5.59,Rising,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,3.92,Steady,11:46 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,3.96,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,17.38,Steady,12:05 PM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,17.36,Steady,11:03 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,2.97,Falling,11:59 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,15.60,Rising,11:57 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,14.70,Rising,11:15 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,14.64,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,2.70,Rising,11:43 AM 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.

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