Minor Flood Warning Issued for Tully River at Euramo Due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Source: BOM · North Tropical Coast, Queensland

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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 on Friday evening.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
North Tropical Coast, Queensland
Issued
April 5, 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 (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20720) for the Tully River, specifically impacting the Euramo area. This warning, issued at 4:19 pm AEST on Friday, March 20, 2026, comes as Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle brings moderate to heavy rainfall across the Tully River Catchment, causing significant river level rises.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is the Tully River Catchment in Queensland, with specific focus on the Tully River at Euramo. Monitoring is also active for the Tully Gorge and the surrounding North Tropical Coast region.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised 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 to avoid flooded roads.
  • Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
  • For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

As of 4:00 pm Friday, the Tully River at Euramo was recorded at 5.50 meters and rising. It is forecast to exceed the minor flood level of 6.00 meters on Friday evening. Current projections suggest the river may reach approximately 7.20 meters by Saturday morning. Further rises are possible if heavy rainfall persists. At 3:00 pm Friday, the Tully River at Tully Gorge was recorded at 2.84 meters and rising.

Timeline

  • Friday Evening: River expected to exceed minor flood level (6.00 m) at Euramo.
  • Saturday Morning: Potential peak of approximately 7.20 meters expected.
  • Next Update: The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next warning by 11:00 am AEST on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
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 on Friday evening.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects North Tropical Coast, Queensland. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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