Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Georgina/Eyre Ck
Minor Flood Warning for the Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Issued at 10:23 am EST on Saturday 28 January 2017
Flood Warning Number: 3
Minor flood levels are occurring on the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
Showers and storms with possible locally heavy rain are forecast during the
next few days.
Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Georgina River between Roxborough Downs
and Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 3.00 metres and rising. The
Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the minor flood level
(3.00 m) during the next few days.
Eyre Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) during
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 11:00 am EST on Sunday 29 January 2017.
Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM, 5.11, Steady, 08:00 AM SAT 28/01/17
Georgina R at Glenormiston, Not Available
Burke R at Boulia TM, 1.88, Steady, 09:00 AM SAT 28/01/17
Georgina R at Marion Downs, 3.00, Rising, 09:00 AM SAT 28/01/17
Eyre Ck at Bedourie, Not Available
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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