Flood Warning for the Don and Proserpine River
IDQ20750
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Minor Flood Warning for the Don River and Flood Warning for the Proserpine River
Issued at 12:09 pm EST on Wednesday 5 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals have been observed across the Don and Proserpine River catchments since last week. Minor flooding is occurring along the Don River at Bowen Pump Station.
Rainfall and thunderstorms forecast over the next few days may cause rapid river and creek level rises across the Don and Proserpine River catchments. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Don River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Don River.
No observations are available for the Don River at Bowen Pump Station, however the river level is expected to be currently around the minor flood level (2.50 m). The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may remain around the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
Proserpine River:
River levels are elevated along the Proserpine River, with further rises possible with forecast rainfall.
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 02:00 pm EST on Thursday 06 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don R at Ida Ck TM | 1.21 | Rising | 10:15 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Don R at Reeves Alert | 2.06 | Falling | 10:11 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Don R at Reeves TM | 2.06 | Falling | 10:05 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Bowen Wharf Tide TM | 1.70 | Steady | 10:40 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Proserpine R at P Faust Dam HW TM | -3.37 | Steady | 10:00 AM 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.