Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Burnett River
Issued at 09:32 AM EST on Sunday 22 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 14
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT DUNOLLIE
River levels are falling across the Burnett River catchment and flooding is slowly easing. A flood peak has now passed Dunollie, where minor flooding continues. This flood peak has now moved into the main Burnett River and is not expected to cause any further flooding along the lower Burnett River.
With no significant rainfall forecast for the next few days, river and creek levels across the Burnett River catchment will continue to fall over the next few days.
Stuart and Boyne Rivers:
Minor flooding continues along the Boyne River at Dunollie. Minor flooding is occurring at Cooranga.
The Boyne River at Dunollie is currently at 3.75 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Boyne River at Dunollie is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.50 metres) overnight Sunday into Monday.
Barker and Barambah Creeks:
River levels remain elevated but are slowly falling along Barker Creek and Barambah Creek. Moderate flooding continues along Barker Creek at Glenmore. Minor flooding continues along Barambah Creek at Silverleaf Weir. Flooding is no longer occurring upstream at Ficks Crossing.
The Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the next several days.
Burnett River downstream of Paradise Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Burnett River downstream of Paradise Dam at Ned Churchward Weir
The Burnett River at Walla is currently at 5.56 metres, below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and steady.
The Burnett River at Walla is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the next several days as peaks arrive from upstream.
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 11:00 am EST on Monday 23 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Three Moon Ck at Cania Dam HW Alert,-13.11,Steady,08:08 AM SUN 22/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Cania Dam HW TM,-13.11,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Monto TM,0.00,Steady,07:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Monto Alert,-0.04,Steady,08:10 AM SUN 22/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Abercorn TM,1.65,Steady,07:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Three Moon Ck at Abercorn Alert,1.65,Steady,06:59 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Ceratodus Alert,2.05,Steady,07:34 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Ceratodus TM,2.01,Steady,07:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Nogo R at Wuruma Dam HW TM,-2.49,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Eidsvold TM,0.79,Steady,07:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Marriages TM,1.18,Steady,07:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Boyne R at Boondooma Dam TM,0.59,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Boyne R at Dunollie,3.75,Falling,06:55 AM SUN 22/12/24
Boyne R at Derra TM,4.66,Falling,07:53 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Mundubbera Alert,6.32,Steady,05:18 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Gayndah Flume TM,3.45,Steady,07:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Gayndah Flume Alert,3.45,Steady,07:45 AM SUN 22/12/24
Barker Ck at Bjelke-Petersen Dam TM,0.71,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Barambah Ck at Joe Sippel Weir HW TM,0.28,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Barambah Ck at Joe Sippel Weir TW TM,3.19,Steady,07:50 AM SUN 22/12/24
Barambah Ck at Stonelands TM,6.65,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Mt Lawless TM,3.65,Falling,07:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Mt Lawless Alert,3.65,Steady,06:32 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Paradise Dam HW TM,1.04,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Paradise Dam Alert,1.03,Steady,07:35 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Walla Alert-B,5.56,Steady,05:48 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Ned Churchward Weir HW TM,20.53,Steady,08:00 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Ned Churchward Weir HW Alert,20.53,Steady,05:23 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Bundaberg Alert,0.82,Falling,07:17 AM SUN 22/12/24
Burnett R at Port Bundaberg Tide TM,1.55,Steady,06:44 AM SUN 22/12/24
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.
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