Flood Update - ADVICE STAY INFORMED - 2 pm 29 March 2025

Published on 29 March 2025

Issued: 2pm, Saturday, 29 March 2025
Next update: as the situation changes.

Barcaldine Regional Council advises people in the following locations(s):

• Jericho – significant rainfall upstream of Jericho has seen the Jordan River rising this morning. Based on the information to hand at this point it is expected to not impact the Jericho township. However Council will continue to MONITOR CONDITIONS for any possible flooding.

• Aramac – rainfall over night has continued to keep creeks around Aramac at high levels with the township isolated.

• Muttaburra – rainfall over night has seen creeks and rivers around the township rise with Muttaburra isolated.

• Alpha – rainfall south of town has seen Alpha Creek rising through the morning. Readings for the BOM river height gauge at Rivington on Alpha Creek at 4.87m at 1.12pm. Council will continue to MONITOR CONDITIONS for any possible flooding.

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the QLD SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD App. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises showers, rain and thunderstorms are forecast across much of northern, central and southeast Queensland today as deep moisture is drawn into an inland trough. Isolated heavy rainfall is possible in south eastern, central and northern Queensland in heavy showers or severe thunderstorms today.

• Bridges and low lying roads are being impacted by floodwater.

• Safe evacuation routes are likely to be cut off.

• You may become isolated until flood waters recede.

What you need to do:

• Stay up to date because conditions can change with rainfall upstream

• Listen to your local ABC radio station

• Find out how to get ready for a flood at: Get Ready Queensland website (Get Prepared).

• Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water. If it’s flooded, forget it.

• Drive to conditions and remain alert. Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris and water in low lying areas.

• Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.

• Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.

If you find it hard to move quickly or have special or medical needs:

• Use your Person-Centred Emergency Plan (P-CEP) now if you have one.

• Make sure you have enough medicine for at least one week.

• If anyone in your house uses powered medical equipment, like a dialysis machine or ventilator, decide now where you will go in case you lose power.

• Call your support person or service to organise transport if you need to leave.

If you are a tourist, visitor, camper or caravanner:

• Campers and caravanners should start packing up now.

• If you are travelling, check road conditions and plan your route before you leave.

• Be ready to move if the situation gets worse.

• Check your surroundings of water catchments and monitor conditions.

For more information:

• Follow our Barcaldine Regional Council disaster dashboard here: https://rapad.qitplus.com/barcaldine

• Listen to your local ABC radio station

• For power outage information go to: ergon.com.au/network

• Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at: Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website.

• Check road closures at: the QLD Traffic website or for phone service call 13 19 40.

• Check disruptions to public transport at the Translink website.

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