Final Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
2 DECEMBER 2024 13:35 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 01:35 PM EST on Monday 02 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 12
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT SURAT
Minor flooding has eased at Surat in the Upper Balonne catchment. River levels across the catchment are likely to remain elevated as flood waters continue to move downstream over the coming days.
Further showers are possible for the next few days, which may keep river levels elevated and cause further river level rises. The situation will continue to be monitored and warnings will be issued if required.
Balonne River to Surat:
No further flooding is expected in the Balonne River to Surat.
No recent observations are available for the Balonne River at Surat, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Balonne River at Surat is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Elevated river levels are likely to continue for the next few days in the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam. Moderate flooding continues at Werribone, however river levels are expected to remain below minor flood levels at downstream locations.
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:
Dogwood Ck at Miles Alert,3.54,Steady,12:11 PM MON 02/12/24
Balonne R at Warkon,4.52,Rising,07:00 AM MON 02/12/24
Bungil Ck at Tindarra TM,0.00,Steady,12:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Bungil Ck at Roma TM,0.88,Falling,12:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Balonne R at Weribone TM,8.39,Steady,12:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Balonne R at Warroo TM,6.63,Rising,11:53 AM MON 02/12/24
Maranoa R at Forest Vale TM,0.92,Rising,01:05 PM MON 02/12/24
Maranoa R at Springfield,1.99,Falling,12:44 PM MON 02/12/24
Maranoa R at Woodlands,3.20,Rising,12:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Maranoa R at Old Cashmere TM,1.60,Steady,12:00 PM MON 02/12/24
Balonne R at Beardmore Dam TM,0.06,Steady,12:00 PM MON 02/12/24
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.
