Major Flood Warning For The Cape River, Upper Burdekin And Lower Burdekin Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor River
8 FEBRUARY 2025 05:25 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Cape River, Upper Burdekin And Lower Burdekin Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 05:25 AM EST on Saturday 08 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 28
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT SELLHEIM
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAEMAS LATE SATURDAY MORNING
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT INKERMAN BRIDGE OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Heavy rainfall observed since 9:00 am Thursday has resulted in river level rises along the Burdekin, Cape, Belyando and Suttor Rivers.
River level rises are occurring along the Cape River, where major flooding is likely at Taemas from Saturday morning. River level rises are also occurring along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers, where moderate flooding is likely at St Anns during Saturday morning.
River level rises are occurring along the Burdekin River where major flooding is occurring at Sellheim, moderate flooding is occurring at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge. Major flooding is possible at Inkerman Bridge overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. 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.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.30 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Saturday morning. The river level is likely to remain around the moderate flood level during the weekend. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is likely along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 7.51 metres and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to reach the major flood level (8.00 m) late Saturday morning. The river level may remain around the major flood level (8.00 m) during the weekend. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 16.35 metres and rising, with major flooding.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim may reach around 17.00 metres late Saturday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 5.43 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to reach the moderate flood level (5.50 m) Saturday morning. The river level may reach around 6.00 metres Saturday afternoon with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding may occur along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 16.98 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (15.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to reach around 18.00 metres Saturday afternoon with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 14.10 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (13.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to reach around 15.00 metres Saturday afternoon with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 11.08 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to reach around 11.50 metres Saturday afternoon with moderate flooding. The river level may reach the major flood level (12.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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 12:00 pm EST on Saturday 08 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,8.31,Rising,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.87,Falling,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,7.22,Falling,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Rising,04:55 PM FRI 07/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,14.62,Steady,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,2.65,Falling,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,16.35,Rising,05:16 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,16.13,Rising,04:20 AM SAT 08/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.37,Steady,04:05 AM SAT 08/02/25
Belyando R at Albro,1.40,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,7.07,Steady,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,6.30,Steady,05:22 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,5.82,Rising,04:20 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,7.51,Rising,05:08 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,7.43,Steady,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,5.43,Rising,05:15 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,5.34,Steady,05:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,4.37,Falling,04:50 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,4.44,Steady,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,16.98,Rising,04:57 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,16.98,Rising,05:03 AM SAT 08/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,4.32,Rising,04:49 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,15.10,Rising,05:21 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,14.10,Rising,05:15 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,13.89,Steady,04:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,11.08,Rising,05:11 AM SAT 08/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,2.25,Rising,04:50 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.