You may become isolatedProperty damage and destructionLivestock, and other animals and pets may become isolatedFast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap youFlood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
FLOODING HAS EASED AT BESWICK BRIDGE
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS AND AREAS OF FLOODING CONTINUING IN THE ROPER RIVER CATCHMENT
A peak around the minor flood level was recorded along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge Wednesday afternoon, following the earlier moderate flood peak recorded during the early hours of Tuesday. River levels are expected to continue easing over the next few days, with no further flooding expected along the Waterhouse River.
River levels in the Roper River catchment remain elevated, with areas of flooding continuing. Flood impacts are likely to continue for the next few days.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days, but are not expected to cause significant renewed river level rises or worsen existing flooding. The situation will continue to be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Waterhouse River:
No further flooding is expected along the Waterhouse River.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge peaked around the minor flood level (7.70 m) Wednesday afternoon and is currently at 6.96 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.70 m).
Roper River below Elsey Creek:
River levels remain elevated throughout the Roper River catchment.
