Flood Warning for the Moonie River

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Major Flood Warning for the Moonie River

Issued at 9:52 am EST on Tuesday 28 November 2023

Flood Warning Number: 9

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THALLON BRIDGE

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT NINDIGULLY

No significant rainfall has been recorded in the Moonie River catchment in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday. Further showers and storms are forecast throughout this week.

Moonie River to Flinton:

Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Moonie River at Flinton.

The Moonie River at Flinton fell below the minor flood level (3.00 metres) late Monday. The river level is currently at 2.87 metres and falling.

Moonie River downstream of Flinton:

River level rises are occurring downstream of Flinton to Nindigully. No observations are available for Warrie Crossing, however, river levels are likely near the minor flood level.

No river level observations are current for the Nindigully manual gauge. The Moonie River at Nindigully likely peaked around 3.40 metres on Monday, above the moderate flood level (3.00 metres). The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.

The Moonie River at Thallon Bridge is currently at 4.50 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.50 metres). The Moonie River at Thallon Bridge may peak near the major flood level (5.00 metres) early Wednesday.

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 10:00 am EST on Wednesday 29 November 2023.

Latest River Heights:

Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation
Moonie R at Kinkora 1.60 Falling 09:00 AM TUE 28/11/23
Moonie R at Flinton 2.87 Falling 08:29 AM TUE 28/11/23
Moonie R at Flinton TM 4.96 Falling 09:00 AM TUE 28/11/23
Moonie R at Nindigully TM 5.22 Steady 09:00 AM TUE 28/11/23
Moonie R at Thallon Bridge 4.50 Rising 09:00 AM TUE 28/11/23
Moonie R at Fenton TM 1.65 Rising 09:25 AM TUE 28/11/23

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.