Flood Warning for the Tully and Murray River
IDQ20720
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Major Flood Warning for the Murray River and Moderate Flood Warning for the Tully River
Issued at 10:03 am EST on Thursday 6 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 15
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLY OCCURRING AT MURRAY FLATS
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EURAMO OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
Significant rainfall totals have resulted in river level rises across the Tully and Murray River catchments. Minor flooding is occurring along the Tully River with moderate flooding possible and major flooding may be occurring in the Murray River.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, which may cause renewed or prolonged flooding depending on the location of the heaviest falls.
This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
Tully River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 7.65 and rising slowly, above the minor flood level (6.00 m). The Tully River at Euramo may reach the moderate flood level (8.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday, with forecast rainfall.
Murray River:
Major flooding may occur along the Murray River.
There are no observations for the Murray River at Murray Flats, however, based on upstream gauges, it is possible that the river level is currently around the major flood level (8.00 m). The Murray River at Murray Flats may remain around the major flood level (8.00 m) through to Friday.
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
Flooding in North Queensland catchments during December 2023 damaged high priority river gauges that support the Bureau of Meteorology to provide high accuracy flood forecasts. While river gauges are being repaired, the Bureau will continue to issue flood watches and warnings for these catchments using the best available data.
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Friday 07 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tully R at Tully Gorge Alert | 2.10 | Falling | 07:37 AM THU 06/02/25 |
| Tully R at Tully Gorge TM | 2.16 | Steady | 07:00 AM THU 06/02/25 |
| Tully R at Euramo Alert | 7.65 | Rising | 08:05 AM THU 06/02/25 |
| Tully R at Euramo TM | 7.63 | Steady | 07:15 AM THU 06/02/25 |
| Murray R at Upper Murray Alert | 5.85 | Falling | 07:44 AM THU 06/02/25 |
| Murray R at Upper Murray TM | 5.94 | Falling | 07:20 AM THU 06/02/25 |
| Clump Point Tide Tm | 2.43 | Steady | 08:00 AM THU 06/02/25 |
| Cardwell Tide TM | 2.68 | Steady | 08:10 AM THU 06/02/25 |
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.