Final Flood Warning Issued for Tully River and Euramo as Water Levels Recede
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Tully River, stating that flooding is no longer expected at Euramo as river levels remain below minor flood stages.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on March 24, 2026 and geographically references Queensland, Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDQ20720) for the Tully River. This alert was issued at 12:23 pm AEST on Sunday, March 15, 2026. This is the final warning for this event, and no further warnings are expected unless conditions change significantly.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the Tully River catchment in Queensland, specifically the Tully River at Euramo. Observations also include the Tully River at Tully Gorge, Clump Point, Cardwell, and the Murray River at Upper Murray.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
- Stay informed by checking the ABC and local media for updates.
- For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
- For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Rainfall has eased throughout the catchment. While further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, it is not expected to cause flooding at this stage. Current river observations include:
- Tully River at Euramo: 3.90 m and steady (below the 6.00 m minor flood level).
- Tully River at Tully Gorge: 1.46 m and falling.
- Murray River at Upper Murray: 3.15 m and steady.
- Tide Levels: Falling at Clump Point (1.52 m) and Cardwell (1.69 m).
Timeline
The alert was issued at 12:23 pm AEST on March 15, 2026, with an expiry set for 5:23 am AEST on March 16, 2026. The Tully River at Euramo is expected to remain below the minor flood level for the next several days, though further rises are possible if forecast rain intensifies.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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