Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
5 DECEMBER 2023 13:19 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Tuesday 05 December 2023
Flood Warning Number: 7
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY OCCURRING AT EULO
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT HUNGERFORD FOR NEXT FEW DAYS, WITH POSSIBLE MINOR PEAK DURING WEDNESDAY
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the Paroo River catchment since 9:00 am Monday. Rainfall from late last week has caused small renewed river level rises throughout the catchment, with several small flood peaks travelling through the river system.
Paroo River to Eulo:
Minor flooding may be occurring along the Paroo River to Eulo.
The Paroo River at Eulo was 2.30 metres on Friday and falling, with minor flooding. Latest river level observations are unavailable. The Paroo River at Eulo is expected to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling, after a peak overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The Paroo River at Eulo may remain around the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.
Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River downstream of Eulo.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 1.25 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (1.00 m).
The Paroo River at Hungerford is expected to remain above the minor flood level (1.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and during Wednesday as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream. The river level may peak near 1.40 metres during Wednesday, with minor flooding.
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 02:00 pm EST on Wednesday 06 December 2023.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.95,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 05/12/23
Paroo R at Hungerford,1.25,Steady,06:00 AM TUE 05/12/23
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.
