Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:58 pm EST on Wednesday 27 March 2024

Flood Watch Number: 7

RENEWED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS SOUTH WEST QUEENSLAND

A trough remains slow moving over parts of the interior of Queensland, drawing tropical moisture southward and enhancing rainfall in its vicinity. The trough is expected to shift back to the west of the state later this week.

Catchments within the Flood Watch area are relatively dry but wetting up in areas of rainfall over the last few days.

Rain and the chance of thunderstorms with locally heavy falls are forecast across the Flood Watch area over the next few days.

Renewed river level rises and minor riverine flooding are possible within the Flood Watch area from Wednesday, with isolated moderate flooding possible, which may cause disruption to transport and isolation of communities.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Paroo River (QLD)

Bulloo River (QLD)

Thomson River

Cooper Creek

Diamantina River

Flooding is no longer expected in the Warrego and Maranoa Rivers, and Bungil Creek. The Barcoo River has been removed from the Flood Watch; refer to the Barcoo River flood warning for flooding information.

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood warnings for Queensland.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
Flood Safety Advice:

This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

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.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/

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