Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Bulloo River
Final Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 01:28 PM EST on Tuesday 23 February 2021
Flood Watch Number: 8
No significant rainfall has been observed in the catchment area in the last 7 days. No significant widespread rainfall is expected in the catchment area during the next few days.
Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
No further flooding is expected in the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.51 metres (below minor) and slowly rising.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah will remain below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
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:
Bulloo R at Quilpie TM,1.38,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 23/02/21
Bulloo R at Autumnvale TM,3.66,Falling,12:00 PM TUE 23/02/21
Bulloo R at Thargomindah,3.51,Rising,09:15 AM TUE 23/02/21
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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