Weather Warnings - Flood Warning for QLD

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Nicholson And Leichhardt Rivers
Issued at 11:28 AM EST on Wednesday 03 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 10

FLOODING HAS EASED AT BURKETOWN AIRSTRIP
No significant rainfall totals were recorded across the Nicholson and Leichhardt River catchments in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Wednesday.
Further showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days but widespread significant rainfall totals are not expected.
Elevated river levels are easing across the Nicholson and Gregory catchments. The river level at Burketown Airstrip is estimated to be below the minor flood level and easing.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
Minor flooding is easing along the Nicholson River at Escott Station. Minor flooding is easing along the Gregory River at Gregory Downs.
No observations are currently available at Burketown Airstrip. However, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and easing.
The Albert River at Burketown Airstrip is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

Leichhardt River:
River and Creek levels are easing throughout the Leichhardt River catchment.

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:
Gregory R at Riversleigh TM,2.20,Falling,10:00 AM WED 03/04/24
Gregory R at Gregory Downs TM,4.92,Steady,10:00 AM WED 03/04/24
Burketown Tide TM,2.80,Steady,11:06 AM WED 03/04/24
Leichhardt R at Doughboy Ck TM,1.59,Falling,10:00 AM WED 03/04/24
Leichhardt R at Julius Dam TM,0.11,Steady,11:00 AM WED 03/04/24
Leichhardt R at Miranda Creek TM,2.42,Steady,10:00 AM WED 03/04/24
Gunpowder Ck at Gunpowder TM,1.51,Steady,10:00 AM WED 03/04/24
Leichhardt R at Floraville TM,3.10,Steady,10:00 AM WED 03/04/24

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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