Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
3 DECEMBER 2024 13:28 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 01:28 PM EST on Tuesday 03 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 10
MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH DURING THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT QUILPIE OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
Floodwaters from earlier rainfall are travelling through the lower Bulloo River and passing through the Thargomindah area.
No significant rainfall has been observed in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday in the Bulloo River catchment.
Showers and storms are possible during the next few days which may lead to further river level rises.
Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding may occur along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.78 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may peak near the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 4.35 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to continue rising slowly and remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the remainder of this week. The river level may peak from Thursday near the moderate flood level (4.50 m).
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 04 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Bulloo R at Quilpie TM,2.78,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 03/12/24
Bulloo R at Autumnvale TM,5.10,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 03/12/24
Bulloo R at Thargomindah,4.35,Rising,07:00 AM TUE 03/12/24
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.
