Minor Flood Warning Issued for Tully River at Euramo
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The Bureau of Meteorology warns of potential minor flooding for the Tully River at Euramo starting Sunday morning, following heavy rainfall across the catchment.
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This notice was issued by BOM on March 21, 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 an initial Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20720) for the Tully River. The alert was issued at 2:48 pm AEST on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Tully River catchment in Queensland, with particular focus on the Tully River at Euramo. Other monitored locations in the region include Tully Gorge, Clump Point, Cardwell, and the Murray River at Upper Murray.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised not to drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways. It is essential to obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded since Friday afternoon has led to rising river levels across the Tully catchment. As of 2:10 pm Saturday, the Tully River at Euramo was measured at 3.45 meters and rising. With further rainfall forecast through the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday, the river is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 6.00 meters on Sunday morning. Current projections suggest the river may reach approximately 7.00 meters by Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible if heavy rainfall persists.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately following the Saturday afternoon issuance. Minor flooding is anticipated to begin Sunday morning, 15 March 2026, and persist through the afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 2:00 pm AEST on Sunday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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