Weather Warning
IDQ20870
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning for the Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Issued at 1:57 PM EST on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024.
Flood Warning Number: 48
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS AND BEDOURIE, AND POSSIBLE AT GLENGYLE FROM THURSDAY
Widespread rainfall totals were recorded in the upper Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments in late March which has caused elevated river levels and flooding across the catchment. River and creek levels will remain elevated and flooding will continue as the floodwaters continue to slowly move downstream.
No significant rainfall has been recorded since early April. No significant rainfall totals are expected over the next few days.
Georgina River to Marion Downs
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs
River levels are elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM | 6.33 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 17/04/24 |
| Burke R at Boulia TM | 1.60 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 17/04/24 |
| Georgina R at Marion Downs | 4.00 | Rising | 08:05 AM WED 17/04/24 |
| Eyre Ck at Bedourie | 4.05 | Rising | 03:05 PM TUE 16/04/24 |