Warnings

Moderate Flood Warning For The Ross And Bohle Rivers And Flood Warning For The Black River And Bluewater Creek Sat 08 Feb 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
  
Moderate Flood Warning For The Ross And Bohle Rivers And Flood Warning For The Black River And Bluewater Creek 
Issued at 09:56 AM EST on Saturday 08 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 32

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH FORECAST RAINFALL FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS ACROSS THE ROSS AND BOHLE RIVERS
 Localised heavy rainfall has been observed over parts of the Ross River catchment downstream of the Ross River dam to 9 am Saturday, which caused renewed river and creek level rises overnight along the Ross, Bohle, Black Rivers and Bluewater Creek.
 Further thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast during the weekend. Whilst catchments remain wet from recent prolonged rainfall, any further rainfall is expected to result in rapid rises and lead to a return of more significant flooding across the Townsville area.
 As advised by Townsville City Council, Ross River Dam will see controlled releases through the spillway. This will contribute to flows downstream in the Ross River.
 A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
 The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Ross River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 1.31 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (1.10 metres).
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.10 m) during Saturday. Further areas of heavy rainfall are forecast, which may cause renewed rises and moderate flooding across this weekend.

Bohle River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Bohle River.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 5.21 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Saturday. Further areas of heavy rainfall are forecast, which may cause renewed rises and moderate flooding across this weekend.

Black River and Bluewater Creek:
River and creek levels across the Black River and Bluewater Creek catchments are slowly easing, with stream levels currently easing below minor flood levels. Further renewed rises are likely 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 04:00 pm EST on Saturday 08 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,9.14,Steady,07:50 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bohle R at Mt Bohle Alert,5.21,Falling,09:46 AM SAT 08/02/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,2.36,Rising,09:30 AM SAT 08/02/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,2.25,Rising,09:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,2.15,Steady,09:07 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,2.16,Rising,09:15 AM SAT 08/02/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,40.21,Steady,05:16 AM SAT 08/02/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,1.10,Steady,07:17 AM SAT 08/02/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,1.31,Steady,09:10 AM SAT 08/02/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,2.35,Falling,09:32 AM SAT 08/02/25
Townsville Harbour Tide Alert,3.20,Rising,09:08 AM SAT 08/02/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,3.00,Steady,09:35 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,2.90,Steady,09:33 AM 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.