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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Don & Proserpine River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Don River
Issued at 04:37 PM EST on Wednesday 27 December 2023
Flood Warning Number: 2
RIVER LEVELS ARE EASNG AT BOWEN PUMP STATION AFTER PEAKING BELOW MINOR EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall totals of approximately 25-110 mm across the Don River catchment since Sunday morning caused river levels rises along the Don River. River levels are now easing throughout the catchment following below-minor peaks at several locations.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days but widespread significant rainfall is not expected.
Don River:
Flooding is no longer expected in the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station peaked at 2.30 metres (below minor) around 12:30 pm Wednesday 27 December and is currently at 2.05 metres and falling.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is expected to continue easing for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, remaining below the minor flood level (2.50 m)
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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Don R at Ida Ck TM,0.90,Steady,04:20 PM WED 27/12/23
Don R at Reeves Alert,1.86,Falling,04:19 PM WED 27/12/23
Don R at Bowen Pump Stn Alert,2.05,Falling,04:24 PM WED 27/12/23
Bowen Wharf Tide TM,1.17,Steady,04:11 PM WED 27/12/23
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.
Final Flood Warning For The Don River
Issued at 04:37 PM EST on Wednesday 27 December 2023
Flood Warning Number: 2
RIVER LEVELS ARE EASNG AT BOWEN PUMP STATION AFTER PEAKING BELOW MINOR EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall totals of approximately 25-110 mm across the Don River catchment since Sunday morning caused river levels rises along the Don River. River levels are now easing throughout the catchment following below-minor peaks at several locations.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days but widespread significant rainfall is not expected.
Don River:
Flooding is no longer expected in the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station peaked at 2.30 metres (below minor) around 12:30 pm Wednesday 27 December and is currently at 2.05 metres and falling.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is expected to continue easing for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, remaining below the minor flood level (2.50 m)
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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Don R at Ida Ck TM,0.90,Steady,04:20 PM WED 27/12/23
Don R at Reeves Alert,1.86,Falling,04:19 PM WED 27/12/23
Don R at Bowen Pump Stn Alert,2.05,Falling,04:24 PM WED 27/12/23
Bowen Wharf Tide TM,1.17,Steady,04:11 PM WED 27/12/23
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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