Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Diamantina River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Flood Warning for the Diamantina River
Issued at 10:02 am EST on Wednesday 13 February 2019
Flood Warning Number: 17
Major flooding is falling on the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes and
rising downstream at Monkira during Wednesday morning.
No significant rainfall is expected across the catchment area for at least the
next few days.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flood levels are easing on the Diamantina River at Elderslie during
Wednesday morning.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flood levels continue on the Diamantina River between Diamantina Lakes
and Monkira during Wednesday morning. Significant river level rises are
expected at downstream locations during the next week as floodwaters arrive.
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 Thursday 14 February 2019.
Latest River Heights:
Diamantina R at Elderslie, 2.15, Falling, 06:15 AM WED 13/02/19
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM, 6.91, Falling, 08:00 AM WED 13/02/19
Diamantina R at Monkira, 5.30, Rising, 06:30 AM WED 13/02/19
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.
Flood Warning for the Diamantina River
Issued at 10:02 am EST on Wednesday 13 February 2019
Flood Warning Number: 17
Major flooding is falling on the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes and
rising downstream at Monkira during Wednesday morning.
No significant rainfall is expected across the catchment area for at least the
next few days.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flood levels are easing on the Diamantina River at Elderslie during
Wednesday morning.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flood levels continue on the Diamantina River between Diamantina Lakes
and Monkira during Wednesday morning. Significant river level rises are
expected at downstream locations during the next week as floodwaters arrive.
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 Thursday 14 February 2019.
Latest River Heights:
Diamantina R at Elderslie, 2.15, Falling, 06:15 AM WED 13/02/19
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM, 6.91, Falling, 08:00 AM WED 13/02/19
Diamantina R at Monkira, 5.30, Rising, 06:30 AM WED 13/02/19
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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