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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning for QLD
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 10:33 AM EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 24
RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES WITH MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
Moderate to heavy rainfall in the recent weeks has caused river level rises and flooding along the Flinders River.
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Flinders River at Walkers Bend beyond the major flood peak of 8.78 metres observed on Monday 07 April.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 9.91 metres and rising slowly, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level for the next few days. Further small river level rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.
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 18 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.76,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.86,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.42,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,8.84,Falling,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.95,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,3.02,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.41,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,6.66,Steady,03:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,9.91,Rising,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
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.
Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 10:33 AM EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 24
RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES WITH MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
Moderate to heavy rainfall in the recent weeks has caused river level rises and flooding along the Flinders River.
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Flinders River at Walkers Bend beyond the major flood peak of 8.78 metres observed on Monday 07 April.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 9.91 metres and rising slowly, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level for the next few days. Further small river level rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.
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 18 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.76,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.86,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.42,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,8.84,Falling,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.95,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,3.02,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.41,Steady,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,6.66,Steady,03:00 AM WED 16/04/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,9.91,Rising,09:00 AM WED 16/04/25
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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