Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Paroo River
Minor Flood Warning for the Paroo River
Issued at 9:53 am EST on Sunday 29 January 2017
Flood Warning Number: 7
Minor flood levels easing at Eulo with renewed rises expected at Hungerford by
Tuesday.
Showers and storms are forecast over the next few days.
Paroo River to Eulo:
A minor flood peak was recorded at Eulo on Saturday with minor flood levels
now falling.
Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
A minor flood peak was recorded at Hungerford on Friday. Renewed river level
rises are expected along the Paroo River downstream of Eulo over the coming
days as upstream flood waters arrive.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 0.93 metres and falling. Renewed
river level rises are expected at Hungerford and it is likely to reach the
minor flood level (1.00 m) by Tuesday.
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 09:30 am EST on Monday 30 January 2017.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo R at Eulo, 2.30, Falling, 09:00 AM SUN 29/01/17
Paroo R at Caiwarro TM, 1.30, Steady, 08:00 AM SUN 29/01/17
Paroo R at Hungerford, 0.93, Falling, 06:00 AM SUN 29/01/17
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. 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.
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