Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 3:24 pm EST on Friday 29 December 2023

Flood Watch Number: 1

ISOLATED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE SATURDAY

A trough and associated upper level system will move slowly east across central and southern Queensland over the weekend and early next week, enhancing shower and thunderstorm activity across the Flood Watch area.

Catchments within the Flood Watch area are moderately wet following rainfall over the past few weeks. Catchments will be relatively responsive to rainfall, particularly those that have experienced flooding over the last week.

Locally heavy and intense rainfall associated with thunderstorms is likely across southern parts of the Flood Watch area from late Saturday morning. The rainfall risk is forecast to extend northwards over the weekend to affect northern parts of the Flood Watch area by Sunday. However, showers and thunderstorms will remain active across the broader Flood Watch area for much of the weekend and early part of next week.

Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall, with isolated minor to moderate riverine flooding possible. Although the Flood Watch area is quite large to reflect the broad area at risk, widespread flooding is NOT expected. Due to the localised nature of the heavier falls, at this stage it is not possible to be more specific about the areas of highest flood risk.

Flooding may result in disruption to transport routes and isolation of some communities.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Dawson and Don Rivers

Calliope River

Boyne River

Baffle Creek

Kolan River

Burnett River

Burrum and Cherwell Rivers

Mary River

Noosa River

Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks

Pine and Caboolture Rivers

Upper Brisbane River

Lower Brisbane River

Logan and Albert Rivers

Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks

Condamine Rivers

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products 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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