IDQ20878
Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyMajor Flood Warning for the Lower Flinders River
Issued at 10:05 am EST on Monday 21 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 26
MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT WALKERS BEND OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River as a result of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few weeks.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 9.38 metres and falling, above the major flood level (8.00 m). The river level is easing slowly, however it is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days.
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 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM | 1.74 | Steady | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
| Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM | 0.77 | Steady | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
| Flinders R at Punchbowl TM | 2.25 | Steady | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
| Flinders R at Etta Plains TM | 1.80 | Steady | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
| Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM | 0.91 | Steady | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
| Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM | 2.46 | Steady | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
| Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM | 1.37 | Steady | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
| Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM | 1.57 | Steady | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
| Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM | 9.38 | Falling | 09:00 AM MON 21/04/25 |
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.