Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast
District.
Issued at 6:57 am Tuesday, 26 April 2022.
Locally heavy falls are forecast to continue over areas between
Ingham and Giru this morning.
Weather Situation: A coastal trough is forecast to remain
slow-moving around the Townsville area before moving offshore later
this morning or early afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to
continue for areas between Ingham and Giru for the remainder of the
morning. Isolated six-hourly rainfall totals between 140 to 180 mm
are possible.
A Moderate Flood Warning is current for the Bohle River.
Locations which may be affected includeFor people in parts of
Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast District.
Issued at 6:57 am Tuesday, 26 April 2022.
Locally heavy falls are forecast to continue over areas between
Ingham and Giru this morning.
Weather Situation: A coastal trough is forecast to remain
slow-moving around the Townsville area before moving offshore later
this morning or early afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to
continue for areas between Ingham and Giru for the remainder of the
morning. Isolated six-hourly rainfall totals between 140 to 180 mm
are possible.
A Moderate Flood Warning is current for the Bohle River.
Locations which may be affected include Townsville, Woodstock and
Rollingstone.
Significant rainfall observations to 6:45 am Tuesday
include:
266mm at Toolakea in 6 hours
230mm at Bluewater in 6 hours
298mm at Stoney Creek in 12 hours
234mm at Woolshed in 12 hours
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded,
forget it.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
.
Significant rainfall observations to 6:45 am Tuesday
include:
266mm at Toolakea in 6 hours
230mm at Bluewater in 6 hours
298mm at Stoney Creek in 12 hours
234mm at Woolshed in 12 hours
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded,
forget it.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

26/Apr/2022 07:45 AM