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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 10:46 AM EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2

MINOR FLOOD PEAK IS EXPECTED AT TAEMAS LATE TUESDAY.
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few days has caused river level rises across the Cape River catchment.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 5.51 metres and rising with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to peak near 6.00 metres late 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 Wednesday 06 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Cape R at Taemas Alert,5.51,Rising,09:35 AM TUE 05/07/22
Cape R at Taemas TM,5.52,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 05/07/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Basin
Issued at 03:14 PM EST on Monday 04 July 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT YATTON DURING TUESDAY, WITH FURTHER RISES AND MODERATE FLOODING DURING WEDNESDAY
Areas of heavy rainfall of between 75-140 mm recorded during the last few days has resulted in stream and river rises across the Connors and Isaac River catchments, in the northern part of the greater Fitzroy basin. Further rainfall of 20 - 40 mm is forecast for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Stream rises are occurring across numerous creek systems of the Connors and Isaac River catchments during Monday.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 1.86 metres (below minor) and rising.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) from Tuesday evening, and continue rising and exceed the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Wednesday morning. A peak forecast for Yatton will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.

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 03:30 pm EST on Tuesday 05 July 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW Alert,1.38,Steady,03:08 PM MON 04/07/22
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW Alert,7.55,Steady,02:34 PM MON 04/07/22
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,3.19,Rising,02:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,Not Available,Steady,12:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Isaac R at Yatton TM,1.86,Rising,02:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,5.79,Steady,03:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,1.29,Steady,02:00 PM MON 04/07/22
Fitzroy R at Yaamba,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Fitzroy R at Rockhampton,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Port Alma Tide TM,3.02,Steady,02:39 PM MON 04/07/22

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.