Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Warrego River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)
Issued at 09:59 AM EST on Thursday 21 November 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CHARLEVILLE OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
Rainfall totals of over 150 mm have been observed in the upper Warrego catchment to 9:00 am Thursday.
Creek level rises and major flooding was recorded at Raceview along Bradley Creek during Wednesday evening. An initial peak just below the minor flood level was observed during Thursday morning at Charleville, renewed river level rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flows.
Further showers are forecast during the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Warrego River to Charleville:
Minor flooding may occur along the Warrego River to Charleville.
The Warrego River at Charleville is currently at 3.47 metres and falling, following an initial peak below the minor flood level.
The Warrego River at Charleville may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday evening with the arrival of upstream flows.

Langlo and Ward Rivers:
River levels rises below the minor flood level have been observed along the Langlo and Ward Rivers.
Warrego River downstream of Charleville:
River level rises are expected with minor flooding possible downstream of Charleville.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 0.21 metres and steady.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday evening.

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 Friday 22 November 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Augathella TM,1.21,Steady,09:02 AM THU 21/11/24
Bradleys Gully at Raceview Alert,0.15,Falling,09:02 AM THU 21/11/24
Lower Bradleys Gully Alert,0.50,Falling,09:51 AM THU 21/11/24
Warrego R at Charleville Alert,3.32,Falling,09:53 AM THU 21/11/24
Ward R at Binnowee Alert,2.05,Rising,08:56 AM THU 21/11/24
Ward R at Binnowee TM,2.05,Steady,09:00 AM THU 21/11/24
Warrego R at Bakers Bend Alert,0.21,Steady,09:00 AM THU 21/11/24
Warrego R at Wyandra TM,1.32,Steady,09:00 AM THU 21/11/24
Warrego R at Wallen TM,-0.08,Steady,09:00 AM THU 21/11/24
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Weir TM,4.55,Steady,09:00 AM THU 21/11/24

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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