Flood Warning for the Ross River
IDQ20735
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Moderate Flood Warning for the Ross River, Minor Flood Warning for the Bohle River and Flood Warning for the Black River and Bluewater Creek
Issued at 3:46 pm EST on Wednesday 5 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 22
RAINFALL IS FORECAST ACROSS THE ROSS RIVER AND RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES AND MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT APLIN WEIR IN TOWNSVILLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
The river level along the Ross River at Aplin Weir at Townsville fell below the moderate flood level Tuesday evening. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and during Thursday which may result in renewed river level rises and possibly moderate flooding. The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
As advised by Townsville City Council, Ross River Dam will see controlled releases through the spillway. This will contribute to flows downstream in the Ross River.
Along the Bohle River, minor flooding is possible overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with forecast rainfall.
Ross River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir fell below the moderate flood level (1.60 m) during Tuesday evening and is currently at 1.41 metres and steady. The Ross River at Aplin Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.10 m) for the next few days. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, with renewed moderate flooding possible if heavy rainfall affects the Ross River catchment.
Bohle River:
Renewed minor flooding may occur along the Bohle River.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 2.06 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m). With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises are possible and the Bohle River at Mt Bohle may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Black River and Bluewater Creek:
River and creek levels have eased along the Black River and Bluewater Creek. Renewed rises remain possible over the next few days.
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 10:00 am EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert | 5.89 | Falling | 01:11 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Bohle R at Mt Bohle Alert | 2.06 | Steady | 03:20 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert | 1.66 | Falling | 10:19 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM | 1.61 | Steady | 03:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert | 1.95 | Falling | 03:07 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM | 1.99 | Rising | 03:15 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert | 40.39 | Falling | 03:27 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert | 1.20 | Falling | 01:17 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert | 1.41 | Steady | 03:10 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert | 2.25 | Steady | 01:40 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Townsville Harbour Tide TM | 2.45 | Steady | 03:03 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Cape Ferguson Tide TM | 2.33 | Steady | 03:01 PM WED 05/02/25 |
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.