Minor Flood Warning Issued for Tully River at Euramo as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Tully River, with water levels at Euramo expected to exceed 6.00 meters by Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Tropical Coast, Queensland
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Tropical Coast, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology has issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20720) for the Tully River. The alert was issued at 11:20 am AEST on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in response to anticipated impacts from Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically concerns the Tully River catchment, with potential impacts centered on the Tully River at Euramo. A broader Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and the North Tropical Coast of Queensland.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded areas.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for further updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to deliver moderate to heavy rainfall starting Thursday, leading to significant river level rises. As of 10:40 am Thursday, the Tully River at Euramo was recorded at 3.55 meters and rising. It is forecast to exceed the minor flood level of 6.00 meters by Friday afternoon. Other recorded river heights include 1.51 meters at Tully Gorge and 3.05 meters at Murray River at Upper Murray.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately following its issuance on Thursday morning. Minor flooding is expected to develop at Euramo starting Friday afternoon, March 20, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 11:00 am AEST on Friday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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