07 March 2025
Flood Warning for the Logan Albert River basin
IDQ20815Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 5:13 pm EST on Friday 7 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEAUDESERT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
Minor flooding is possible from Friday evening at Beaudesert, with moderate to major flooding possible from Saturday morning with forecast rainfall.
Flooding is likely to develop along the Albert River and further downstream along the Logan River from late Saturday. Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been recorded across the upper Logan catchment during Thursday and into Friday and is expected to intensify from overnight Friday and into Saturday with the movement of TC Alfred.
Forecast heavy to intense rainfall has the potential to cause dangerous and rapid river level rises along the Logan and Albert rivers and its tributaries. Major flooding is possible from Saturday morning with forecast rainfall, and further rises are possible over the next several days.
A Flood Watch is current for South East Queensland, Condamine and Border Rivers.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice, Severe Weather Warning and Coastal Hazard Warning are current for southeastern Queensland, including the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.
Major flooding may occur along the Logan River to Yarrahappini.
The Logan River at Beaudesert is currently at 3.77 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.50 m). The Logan River at Beaudesert is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.50 m) Friday evening. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (7.80 m) and major flood level (8.30 m) from Saturday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
Moderate flooding may occur along the Logan River downstream of Yarrahappini.
The Logan River at Maclean Bridge is currently at 2.79 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (10.00 m). The Logan River at Maclean Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) Saturday evening. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (13.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Logan River at Waterford is currently at 1.10 metres and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level (6.0 m). River level rises are likely from Saturday, and minor to moderate flooding may occur along the Logan River at Waterford during Sunday, with further rises possible.
The Logan River at Parklands is currently at 0.69 metres and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level (2.50 m). River level rises are likely from Saturday, and minor to moderate flooding may occur along the Logan River at Parklands during Sunday, with further rises possible.
Moderate flooding may occur along the Albert River.
The Albert River at Wolffdene is currently at 1.90 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (6.00 m). The Albert River at Wolffdene is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Saturday afternoon. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Saturday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Albert River at Beenleigh is currently at 0.67 metres and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level 3.50 m). River level rises are likely from Saturday, and minor to moderate flooding may occur along the Albert River at Beenleigh overnight Saturday and into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
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
The next warning will be issued by 05:00 am EST on Saturday 08 March 2025.
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