Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
1 FEBRUARY 2025 11:22 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 11:22 AM EST on Saturday 01 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT MIRANI AND POSSIBLE AT MACKAY SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Pioneer River catchment during the last few days and minor flooding is expected to be occurring at Mirani and possible at Mackay from Saturday afternoon.
Localised flooding is occurring in parts of the Pioneer River catchment. Moderate flooding is occurring at Walkerston, and minor flooding is occurring at Finch Hatton Showgrounds, Gargett and Mirani Township.
Significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week which may cause further river and creek level rises in the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A severe weather warning is current for Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.
Pioneer River:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Pioneer River.
River level observations are not available for the Pioneer River at Mirani, however the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (6.00 m) and rising.
The Pioneer River at Mirani may remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Saturday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Pioneer River at Mackay is currently at 5.20 metres and rising.
The Pioneer River at Mackay may exceed the minor flood level (6.30 m) Saturday afternoon. The river level may reach around 6.50 metres (3.60 metres AHD) Saturday afternoon with the high tide.
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 12:00 pm EST on Sunday 02 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Ck at Teemburra Dam HW TM,290.45,Rising,11:00 AM SAT 01/02/25
Blacks Ck at Whitefords TM,2.85,Rising,10:00 AM SAT 01/02/25
Blacks Ck at Whitefords Alert,3.66,Steady,10:35 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Sarichs TM,4.30,Steady,10:22 AM SAT 01/02/25
Finch Hatton Ck at Dam Site TM,2.94,Falling,10:19 AM SAT 01/02/25
Cattle Ck at Finch Hatton Alert,3.90,Falling,11:10 AM SAT 01/02/25
Cattle Ck at Finch Hatton TM,4.15,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 01/02/25
Cattle Ck at Frank Neilsen Br TM,6.31,Rising,10:20 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Mirani Weir HW TM,48.02,Rising,11:03 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Mirani Weir TW Alert,6.58,Rising,11:14 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Mirani Weir TW TM,5.68,Rising,10:24 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Marian Weir Alert,1.55,Rising,11:02 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Marian Weir TM,1.63,Rising,11:04 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Dumbleton Rocks Alert,16.25,Rising,11:14 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Dumbleton Rocks TM,19.29,Rising,10:20 AM SAT 01/02/25
Pioneer R at Mackay Alert,5.35,Rising,11:13 AM SAT 01/02/25
Outer Harbour Tide Alert,5.56,Rising,11:12 AM SAT 01/02/25
Outer Harbour Tide TM,4.73,Rising,10:36 AM SAT 01/02/25
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.
