Weather Warning
IDQ20870
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning for the Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Issued at 2:41 PM EST on Tuesday 16 Apr 2024.
Flood Warning Number: 47
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT MARION DOWNS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND POSSIBLE AT GLENGYLE FROM AROUND THURSDAY
Widespread rainfall totals were recorded in the upper Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments in late March which has caused renewed river level rises 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
Elevated river levels and flooding are occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs, with moderate flooding occurring at Roxborough Downs and likely at 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 | 6.76 | Steady | 01:00 PM TUE 16/04/24 |
| Burke R at Boulia TM | 1.61 | Steady | 01:00 PM TUE 16/04/24 |
| Georgina R at Marion Downs | 3.90 | Rising | 06:45 AM TUE 16/04/24 |
| Eyre Ck at Bedourie | 4.04 | Steady | 09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24 |