Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Don & Proserpine River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Don River And Flood Warning For The Proserpine River
Issued at 01:16 PM EST on Saturday 08 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOWEN PUMP STATION FROM LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Following a minor flood peak along the Don River at Bowen Pump Station Friday morning, river levels have fallen below the minor flood level. Rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of the weekend, which may cause rapid renewed river and creek level rises across the Don catchment, where renewed minor flooding is possible at Bowen Pump Station.
This situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Don River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 1.90 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (2.50 m).
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) from late Saturday afternoon, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

Proserpine River:
River and creek levels across the Proserpine River catchment are generally easing. Further renewed rises are possible over the next few days, 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 02:00 pm EST on Sunday 09 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Don R at Ida Ck TM,1.17,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 08/02/25
Don R at Reeves Alert,2.11,Rising,01:13 PM SAT 08/02/25
Don R at Reeves TM,2.06,Steady,12:21 PM SAT 08/02/25
Don R at Bowen Pump Stn Alert,1.90,Steady,01:09 PM SAT 08/02/25
Bowen Wharf Tide TM,1.52,Steady,12:40 PM SAT 08/02/25
Proserpine R at P Faust Dam HW TM,-2.89,Steady,01:00 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.

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