Moderate flooding may develop along the upper Thomson River at Longreach. Minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park, Muttaburra and Bogewong. The Thomson River at Camoola Park peaked at 3.70 m around 06:00 pm Friday 9 January, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.60 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days. With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises are possible in the coming days. The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.81 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Sunday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (4.30 m) early next week.
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit https://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. * Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. * For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings. For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely along coastal and adjacent inland parts between Mackay and Rockhampton today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely with isolated falls up to 120 mm possible.
Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. For all current warnings and watches please refer to [https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts](https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts)
Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Rockhampton, Clermont, Biloela, Moranbah and St Lawrence.
99 mm was recorded at Sunny Park in the 6 hours to 7:28 am.
113 mm was recorded at Fitzroy Developmental Road in the 6 hours to 4:39 am.HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely along coastal and adjacent inland parts between Mackay and Rockhampton today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely with isolated falls up to 120 mm possible. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. For all current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Rockhampton, Clermont, Biloela, Moranbah and St Lawrence. 99 mm was recorded at Sunny Park in the 6 hours to 7:28 am. 113 mm was recorded at Fitzroy Developmental Road in the 6 hours to 4:39 am.
Emergency services advise people to: * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
RENEWED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM THURSDAY Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji is forecast to gradually move towards the northwest of the state over the next few days. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast across the Flood Watch area from mid-week, with the heaviest rainfall at this stage likely over the Gulf Country. Catchments within the Flood Watch area are wet to saturated following significant rainfall over the last few weeks, with prolonged ongoing flooding occurring in some catchments. Forecast rainfall is likely to cause renewed river and creek rises from Thursday, with minor to moderate flooding possible. Localised flash flooding is likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall. Further isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes is likely. A Flood Watch is also current for Rivers between Ayr to the Wide Bay Burnett, and adjacent inland catchments.
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit https://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. * Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. * For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
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