Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 2:39 pm EST on Friday 9 August 2024

Flood Watch Number: 1

ISOLATED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM MONDAY

A coastal trough is expected to develop along the northern NSW and Southern QLD coast from Sunday. This trough is likely to deepen along the coast from Monday into Tuesday with heavy rainfall increasing. A low pressure system may develop on the trough on Tuesday.

Catchments within the Flood Watch Area are moderately dry.

Rainfall will increase about northern Queensland later on Sunday and is expected to move south and intensify from Monday into Tuesday. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the Flood Watch Area from Monday until Wednesday morning.

There is a significant uncertainty in the timing and location of the rainfall, although the coast and adjacent ranges are most likely to see the heaviest falls.

Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall, with isolated minor to moderate riverine flooding possible.

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:

Mary River
Noosa River
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River(Specifically the Bremer River and Lockyer, Laidley and Warrill Creeks)
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather 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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