Weather Warnings - Flood Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
Issued at 03:00 PM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE
Heavy rainfall overnight Monday in the Mulgrave and Russell catchments resulted in strong stream level rises and minor flooding on Tuesday morning. River levels are generally easing on Tuesday afternoon.
There remains a chance of further showers for the remainder of this week. The situation will continue to be closely monitored and warnings will recommence as required.

Mulgrave River:
River levels are easing along the Mulgrave River on Tuesday afternoon.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 4.05 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during the remainder of Tuesday.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 10.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m) during the remainder of Tuesday.

Russell River:
Stream levels across the Russell River catchment are peaking below minor or are already easing on Tuesday afternoon.

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries TM,2.71,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,4.05,Falling,02:04 PM TUE 16/04/24
Mulgrave R at Gordonvale Alert,10.70,Falling,02:54 PM TUE 16/04/24
Russell R at Bucklands TM,4.52,Rising,02:10 PM TUE 16/04/24
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,1.82,Falling,02:05 PM TUE 16/04/24
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,-0.38,Rising,01:18 PM TUE 16/04/24

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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