Initial Major Flood Warning For The Bohle River, Minor Flood Warning For The Ross River And Flood Warning For The Black River
31 JANUARY 2025 14:05 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Initial Major Flood Warning For The Bohle River, Minor Flood Warning For The Ross River And Flood Warning For The Black River
Issued at 02:05 PM EST on Friday 31 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT MT BOHLE FRIDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT APLIN WEIR OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Heavy rainfall totals have been observed since 9:00 am Friday which have resulted in river level rises in the Ross, Bohle and Black Rivers. River and creek level rises have been observed in parts of the catchment, with major flooding likely at Mt Bohle Friday evening.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days, which may cause further river and creek level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for coastal and adjacent inland catchments south of Cairns to Mackay. A Severe Weather Warning is also current for parts of the North Tropical Coast, Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin.
Ross River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 0.81 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to reach the minor flood level (1.10 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rises are expected with forecast rainfall across the next few days.
Bohle River:
Major flooding is likely along the Bohle River.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 4.81 metres and rising, with minor flooding.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (5.50 m) late Friday afternoon. The river level is likely to reach the major flood level (7.00 m) Friday evening. Further rises are expected with forecast rainfall across the next few days.
Black River and Bluewater Creek:
River level rises are occurring along the Black River. Further rises are likely with forecast rainfall.
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 09:00 pm EST on Friday 31 January 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,7.79,Rising,02:04 PM FRI 31/01/25
Bohle R at Mt Bohle Alert,4.81,Rising,01:58 PM FRI 31/01/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,2.11,Rising,01:35 PM FRI 31/01/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,1.60,Rising,01:00 PM FRI 31/01/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,1.45,Rising,01:59 PM FRI 31/01/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,1.38,Steady,01:25 PM FRI 31/01/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,38.17,Rising,12:10 PM FRI 31/01/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.55,Rising,01:34 PM FRI 31/01/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,0.81,Rising,01:52 PM FRI 31/01/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,1.35,Falling,01:57 PM FRI 31/01/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,2.67,Falling,01:35 PM FRI 31/01/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,2.49,Falling,01:41 PM FRI 31/01/25
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.
