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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, QueenslandMinor Flood Warning for the Thomson River and Cooper Creek
Issued at 1:57 pm EST on Monday 25 January 2021
Flood Warning Number: 29
MINOR FLOOD LEVELS ARE PEAKING AT WINDORAH DURING MONDAY
Minor flooding continues along the lower Thomson River and Cooper Creek during Monday.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Thomson River:
Minor flooding is continuing along the Thomson River downstream of Longreach.
There are no river level observations currently available at Stonehenge manual station, but based on the nearby automatic station the river level is expected to be slightly above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling. The river level at Stonehenge is expected to fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) by Monday evening.
The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.77 metres and falling slowly. The river level at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the next few days.
Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is currently at 3.27 metres and steady. Creek levels at Windorah (Main Channel) are expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 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 04:00 pm EST on Wednesday 27 January 2021.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM | 1.44 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 25/01/21 |
| Thomson R at Bogewong TM | 1.69 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 25/01/21 |
| Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM | 2.99 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 25/01/21 |
| Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM | 0.10 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 25/01/21 |
| Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM | 1.15 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 25/01/21 |
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.