Flood Warning for the Tully and Murray River
IDQ20720
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Moderate Flood Warning for the Murray River and Minor Flood Warning for the Tully River
Issued at 10:14 am EST on Wednesday 5 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 14
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT MURRAY FLATS
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT EURAMO
Significant rainfall totals have resulted in river level rises across the Tully and Murray River catchments. Minor flooding is occurring along the Tully River. Further rainfall has resulted in prolonged moderate flooding 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:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo fell below the moderate flood level (8.00 m) during Tuesday afternoon and is currently at 7.80 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (6.00 m). The Tully River at Euramo is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) through to Thursday.
Murray River:
Moderate flooding continuing along the Murray River.
There are no observations for the Murray River at Murray Flats, however, based on upstream gauges, it is likely that the river level is currently below the major flood level (8.00 m) and falling slowly. The Murray River at Murray Flats may remain above the moderate flood level (7.50 m) through to Friday. Renewed rises are 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
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 Thursday 06 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tully R at Tully Gorge Alert | 1.80 | Falling | 05:16 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Tully R at Tully Gorge TM | 1.78 | Steady | 07:00 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Tully R at Euramo Alert | 7.80 | Steady | 06:42 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Tully R at Euramo TM | 7.81 | Rising | 07:20 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Murray R at Upper Murray Alert | 5.80 | Falling | 07:39 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Murray R at Upper Murray TM | 5.88 | Rising | 07:20 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Clump Point Tide Tm | 2.16 | Steady | 07:00 AM WED 05/02/25 |
| Cardwell Tide TM | 2.35 | Steady | 07:10 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.