LDMG UPDATE 8 APRIL 2024
Re: ADVICE NO. 2
Date: 3pm MONDAY 8 APRIL 2024
The Local Disaster Management Group remains at Alert status and is continuing to monitor the flood warnings across the Shire.
MUNGINDI
Barwon River at Mungindi was at 3.17m and steady at 11.30am today (8/4/2024). BOM has indicated the Weir River at Talwood peaked at 3.85 metres (moderate flood) around 06:00 pm Sunday 07 April, and is currently at 3.83 metres at 09:00 am Monday 08 April and falling slowly. The Weir River at Talwood is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.50 m) during Monday into Tuesday. Floodwaters from the lower Weir River will approach Mungindi on the Barwon River over the coming days. LDMG will continue to monitor the situation, noting that there is no indication that the river will exceed the major flood level at Mungindi.
CONDAMINE - BALONNE RIVER SYSTEM
Major flooding may occur along the Balonne River to Surat and elevated river levels are already downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam. Sunwater is releasing excess water into the Balonne River from Beardmore Dam. LDMG will continue to monitor the situation, noting there is no indication that the Balonne River at St George will exceed a major flood level.
MARANOA RIVER
Elevated river level rises are being observed along the Maranoa River that will also contribute to the inflows at Beardmore Dam.
MOONIE RIVER
Minor flooding is occurring along the Moonie River to Flinton. LDMG is monitoring a 2nd peak further upstream at Southwood and Old Tartha to determine if there will be any impact at the Claude Bowhay Bridge on the Moonie Highway later this week.The Moonie River at Nindigully is currently at 2.40 metres and rising, with minor flooding. The Moonie River at Nindigully is likely to peak near 2.80 metres during Monday.
TRAVEL ALERTS
All road users are reminded to check road conditions before travelling and that road
conditions can change without notice.
Major highways are affected including:
• Balonne Highway west of Bollon – proceed with caution to Cunnamulla
• Carnarvon Highway heading to Thallon – OPEN
• Carnarvon Highway heading to Surat - OPEN
• Castlereagh Highway – Dirranbandi to Hebel - OPEN
• Moonie Highway St George – Dalby – proceed with caution – water over the
road in sections
• Barwon Highway – Nindigully to Goondiwindi – CLOSED near Talwood
GENERAL UPDATES
Residents can stay up to date by subscribing to Council’s Emergency Dashboard. https://emergency.balonne.qld.gov.au/ for all the latest road conditions, weather warnings and power outages. You can also view the flood cameras on the dashboardto see road conditions across the Shire.
For more information listen to ABC local radio and visit Council’s Emergency Dashboard - https://emergency.balonne.qld.gov.au/ with links to www.bom.gov.au/qldand road closures visit https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/, or phone 13 19 40.
Power outages Ergon Energy - faults contact 131046. For flood assistance contact the State Emergency Service on 132500. Anyone seeking urgent medical assistance should dial 000.
Remember if its flooded, forget it.
For more information phone Council on (07) 4620 8888 - this includes after-hours service.
Councillor Samantha O’Toole
CHAIR - LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP