Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Paroo River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 12:14 PM EST on Monday 09 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 11

HUNGERFORD LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
Separate moderate flood peaks are moving through the Paroo River. The first is approaching the Caiwarro area, while the second is approaching the Hungerford area.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible during the next few days which may lead to renewed river level rises.

Paroo River to Eulo:
Minor flooding occurring along the Paroo River to Eulo.
The Paroo River at Eulo peaked at 3.05 metres around 06:00 am Friday 06 December and is currently at 2.90 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (2.60 m).
The Paroo River at Eulo is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.60 m) during Monday and Tuesday.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Paroo River downstream of Eulo.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 1.41 metres and rising slowly, above the minor flood level (1.00 m).
The Paroo River at Hungerford is likely to peak near moderate flood level (1.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

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 01:00 pm EST on Wednesday 11 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.33,Steady,09:00 AM MON 09/12/24
Paroo R at Hungerford,1.41,Steady,06:00 AM MON 09/12/24

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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