Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)
4 DECEMBER 2024 10:05 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)
Issued at 10:05 AM EST on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 15
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CHARLEVILLE DURING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT CUNNAMULLA BRIDGE AND ROCKY OVER THE WEEK
A minor flood peak from rainfall last week is passing through the lower catchment around Rocky. A second flood peak, resulting from rainfall over the weekend, is approaching Charleville and may cause renewed minor flooding at Charleville during Wednesday.
In the 24 hours to 9 am Wednesday, rainfall totals of 92 mm observed in the upper reaches of the catchment. Showers and the chance of thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises.
Warrego River to Charleville:
Strong river rises and moderate flooding is occurring along the Nive River at Biddenham on Wednesday morning. River rises are occurring at further downstream at Charleville.
The Warrego River at Charleville is currently at 3.82 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.0 m).
The Warrego River at Charleville is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Wednesday afternoon, with further small rises into Thursday.
Warrego River downstream of Charleville:
Minor flooding is easing in the Cunnamulla area. Renewed minor flooding is possible around Bakers Bend from overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 2.71 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Peak forecasts will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.
No manual observation available for Cunnamulla Bridge, however based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is likely to be around the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge may remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Wednesday.
The Warrego River at Rocky is currently at 3.30 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (2.50 m).
The Warrego River at Rocky is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Wednesday into Thursday.
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 10:30 am EST on Thursday 05 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Augathella TM,1.54,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Bradleys Gully at Raceview Alert,0.00,Steady,08:01 AM WED 04/12/24
Lower Bradleys Gully Alert,0.00,Steady,08:04 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Charleville Alert,3.82,Rising,09:46 AM WED 04/12/24
Ward R at Binnowee Alert,2.55,Rising,09:39 AM WED 04/12/24
Ward R at Binnowee TM,2.51,Rising,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Bakers Bend Alert,2.71,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Wyandra TM,3.60,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Wallen TM,2.83,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Weir TM,6.21,Steady,09:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Warrego R at Rocky,3.30,Steady,05:45 AM WED 04/12/24
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.
