QLD Flood Watch: Gulf Country to South East Queensland

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QLD Flood Watch: Gulf Country to South East Queensland Source: Bureau of Meteorology Issued at 10:37 am EST on Saturday 29 March 2025 Flood Watch Number: 8 ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN INLAND AREAS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN AND GULF CATCHMENTS Showers, rain, and thunderstorms are forecast across much of northern, central and southeast Queensland today as deep moisture is drawn into an inland trough. Isolated heavy rainfall is possible in southeastern, central, and northern Queensland in heavy showers or severe thunderstorms today. Very isolated intense rainfall is possible in the southeast. Rainfall will ease in southern Queensland overnight on Saturday as the trough moves off the southeast coast. Moderate rainfall is possible over northern and central Queensland for the next few days as a weak trough lingers but heavy rainfall is unlikely. Catchments within the Flood Watch area are wet. Minor to major flood warnings are current for numerous catchments across Queensland adjacent to the Flood Watch area. Localised river level rises, and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall. Localised flooding, isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes are possible within the Flood Watch area over the next few days. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. Catchments likely to be affected include: Settlement Creek Nicholson River Leichhardt River Don and Proserpine Rivers Burnett River Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks Pine and Caboolture Rivers Lower Brisbane River(including Lockyer and Laidley Creeks and creeks in Brisbane, but excluding the lower Brisbane River itself) Logan and Albert Rivers Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks Condamine Rivers Macintyre River Weir River Moonie River Balonne River The Big Warrambool River Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Bulloo, Diamantina, Thomson, Barcoo, Cooper, Eyre Creek, Georgina, Flinders, Cloncurry, Warrego, Paroo, Maranoa, Herbert, Ross, Bohle, Haughton, Burdekin, Pioneer, Mary, Norman, Gilbert, Burrum-Cherwell, Upper Brisbane, Bremer-Warrill, Wallum and Mungallala, Connors-Isaac. See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. 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. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Intense Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Intense Rain Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District. Issued at 9:19 am Friday, 28 March 2025. INTENSE RAINFALL IN HEAVY SHOWERS AND STORMS TO THE WEST AND NORTH WEST OF MACKAY. Weather Situation: A trough is combining with a moist and unstable airmass about the Central Coast of Queensland to produce prolonged heavy showers and thunderstorms this morning. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays district. Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Proserpine, Eungella and Airlie Beach. VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays district. 170 mm was recorded at Dingo Beach in the 6 hours to 7:23 am. 108 mm was recorded at Anthony's Crossing in the 2 hours to 6:39 am. 130 mm was recorded at Marian-Eton Rd in the 2 hours to 6:20 am. 108 mm was recorded at Sandy Plateau in the 3 hours to 3:07 am. 109 mm was recorded at Teemburra Dam in the 6 hours to 03:12 am. 141 mm was recorded at Stafford Crossing in the 3 hours to 1:59 am. Emergency services advise people to: * If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust. * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:59 pm Thursday, 27 March 2025. Severe thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall through inland Queensland and the Central Coast Weather Situation: A very humid and unstable airmass extends through the centre of Queensland to the east of a surface trough. Slow-moving lines and clusters of showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce locally heavy rainfall tonight. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Proserpine, Charters Towers, Hughenden, Pentland, Eungella, Einasleigh, Elgin Downs, Aberfoyle and Airlie Beach. 115 mm was recorded at Teemburra Dam in the 3 hours to 10:34pm. Emergency services advise people to: * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

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QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast and Parts of the Central Coast

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QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast and Parts of the Central Coast Source: Bureau of Meteorology Issued at 12:31 pm EST on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Flood Watch Number: 2 MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY FROM TUESDAY NIGHT FOR PARTS OF THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND PARTS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A weak ridge extends over eastern Queensland and will persist for the next several days, strengthening a little from Tuesday. A trough to the north of Australia will drift toward the Northern Territory coast and remain slow moving over the next few days. A weak tropical low low may form in the trough over the western Gulf over the next day or two. These systems will combine with the ridge along the east coast to enhance rainfall more broadly across northern and Far North Queensland. Catchments across the Flood Watch area remain wet to saturated from recent rainfall. Showers, storms, and areas of rain are forecast to continue over the next few days across parts of the North Tropical and Central Coast. Minor to moderate flooding likely from Tuesday night across the Flood Watch area. Catchments likely to be affected include: Murray River Herbert River Black River Ross and Bohle Rivers Haughton River Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam Don and Proserpine Rivers Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Mulgrave and Russell Rivers, Bohle River, Black and Bluewater Creeks, Herbert River, and Tully River. See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. 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. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rainfall

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rainfall Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:26 am Tuesday, 11 February 2025. Heavy rainfall is possible across northern Queensland today, easing tonight. Weather Situation: A low east of Georgetown embedded in the monsoon trough is expected to move slowly east towards the Townsville and Cassowary coasts today. Enhanced rainfall due to showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms is possible over northeastern Queensland for the remainder of today before drier air moves into the area overnight tonight. Extremely wet soils and river catchments are leading to higher than normal vulnerability to flash flooding. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is still possible in showers and thunderstorms for coastal and inland parts between Proserpine and Tully for the remainder of today, more likely over the Cassowary and Townsville coasts this afternoon. Isolated six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 150 mm are possible. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals up to 200 mm are possible, mainly between Townsville and Cardwell. Rainfall is then forecast to ease across the warning area during this evening as the low moves into the Coral Sea. Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads. A Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current for parts of Queensland. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings for more information. Locations which may be affected include Bowen, Townsville, Palm Island, Ingham, Ayr and Proserpine. Emergency services advise people to: * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts. Issued at 1:48 pm Tuesday, 4 February 2025. Heavy rainfall developing around Cairns and continuing in the Whitsundays. Weather Situation: Showers with possible embedded thunderstorms are streaming onshore on the North Tropical Coast around Cairns, and also about the Whitsunday coast, causing localised heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cairns, Hamilton Island, Yarrabah, Gordonvale, Airlie Beach and Redlynch. 128.4 mm recorded at Hamilton Island in 2 hours to 12:27 pm. Emergency services advise people to: * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

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QLD Flood Watch: Don and Proserpine Rivers

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QLD Flood Watch: Don and Proserpine Rivers Source: Bureau of Meteorology Flood Watch for parts of the Burdekin and Proserpine Catchments Issued at 12:22 pm EST on Sunday 2 February 2025 Flood Watch Number: 7 MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS CURRENT ACROSS MULTIPLE CATCHMENTS IN THE NORTH TROPICAL AND CENTRAL COAST FURTHER MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BURDEKIN AND PROSERPINE CATCHMENTS FROM SUNDAY A tropical low near the northeast tropical coast is combining with a ridge to enhance onshore winds and drive deep moisture and enhanced rainfall over the North Tropical Coast, Central Coast and Burdekin catchments. Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet after recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall. Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to continue across the Flood Watch area for the next couple of days. A Severe Weather Warning is also current for parts of the North Tropical Coast, Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin. River level rises and flooding is occurring across large parts of the Flood Watch area. Elevated tides are also occurring which may enhance flooding in coastal parts of the Flood Watch area. Further isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes is possible over the next few days. Catchments likely to be affected include: Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam Don and Proserpine Rivers(Flood Warning current for the Don River) Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Mulgrave and Russell Rivers, Johnstone River, Tully and Murray Rivers, Herbert River, Ross, Bohle, and Black Rivers, Haughton River, Don River, Pioneer River, and Burdekin River. See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. 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. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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QLD Flood Watch: Coastal and Adjacent Inland Catchments South of Cairns to Mackay

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QLD Flood Watch: Coastal and Adjacent Inland Catchments South of Cairns to Mackay Source: Bureau of Meteorology Issued at 12:10 pm EST on Friday 31 January 2025 Flood Watch Number: 5 MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS PARTS OF THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY A tropical low in the Coral Sea is combining with a ridge to enhance onshore winds and drive deep moisture and enhanced rainfall over the North Tropical Coast and Central Coast and Burdekin catchment. Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet after recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall. Heavy rainfall is forecast across the Flood Watch area from Friday and especially over the weekend. A Severe Weather Warning is also current for parts of the North Tropical Coast, Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin. Renewed river level rises and flooding is likely in parts of the Flood Watch area from Friday evening. Elevated tides are also occurring which may enhance flooding in coastal areas. Isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes are possible over the next few days. Catchments likely to be affected include: Johnstone River Murray River Herbert River Black River Ross and Bohle Rivers Haughton River Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam Don and Proserpine Rivers Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Tully River, Mulgrave and Russell Rivers and Don River. See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. 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. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District. Issued at 5:23 pm Thursday, 30 January 2025. A line of showers and thunderstorms is delivering heavy rainfall to parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays. Weather Situation: A trough with an embedded tropical low is lingering near the northeast tropical coast today and is enhancing rainfall and winds in its vicinity. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Proserpine, Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach. 51 mm was recorded at Cannonvale in the 30 min to 5:02pm. Emergency services advise people to: * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

AMBER THREAT

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District. Issued at 8:53 pm Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Severe thunderstorms developing along parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays. Weather Situation: Onshore flow in an extremely moist airmass is leading to the development of severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall along parts of the Central Coast. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Proserpine, Hamilton Island, Sarina and Airlie Beach. Emergency services advise people to: * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District. Issued at 4:05 pm Friday, 17 January 2025. Isolated severe storms inland of Bowen this afternoon Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Emergency services advise people to: * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

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