Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 20:37
There is a bit more water on it's way south
FLOOD WARNING FOR BUNGIL CREEK AND ADJACENT CREEKS, AND THE BALONNE RIVER
Issued at 7:11 PM on Monday the 1st of February 2010
by the Bureau of Meteorology,
Brisbane.
Heavy rainfall in the area north of
Roma to the
Injune area is causing
significant rises in Bungil Creek and other creek systems in the area. Further
rainfall is forecast tonight.
Bungil Creek at
Roma is expected to reach 6.5 metres early Tuesday morning
causing moderate to major flooding. Higher creek levels are possible at
Roma
during Tuesday depending on further rain tonight.
Rises and some flooding are also expected in other creek systems in the
Injune,
Roma and Yuleba area.
Creek inflows will also cause rises and moderate flooding along the Balonne
River downstream of Cotswold to Beardmore
Dam during the next few days.
Predicted River Heights/Flows:
Roma Reach at least 6.5 metres early Tuesday causing moderate flooding
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued at about 10pm Tuesday.
Latest River Heights:
Balonne R at
Surat * 2.99m steady 05:00 PM MON 01/02/10
Bungil Ck at Tabers * 2.28m rising 06:10 PM MON 01/02/10
Bungil Ck at
Roma 5.0m rising fast 07:00 PM MON 01/02/10
Balonne R at Weribone * 1.4m steady 05:00 PM MON 01/02/10
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