Second Witness Statement of Peter Baddiley Annexure … · Moonie R at Southwood 3.15m falling slowly 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Moonie R at Flinton 3.14m rising 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11

PB2-8(25) 1

In the matter of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1950

Commissions of Inquiry Order (No.1) 2011

Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry

Second Witness Statement of Peter Baddiley

Annexure “PB2-8(25)”

PB2-8(25) 2

PB2-8(25) 3

PB2-8 (25)

FLDWARN for the Moonie River

1 December 2010 to 31 January 2011

TO::BOM621

IDQ20840

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Queensland

FLOOD WARNING FOR THE MOONIE RIVER

Issued at 12:47 PM on Tuesday the 14th of December 2010

by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.

Moderate flood levels are occurring at Southwood and river levels are rising

fast at Flinton. Moderate flood levels are forecast for Mt Driven late this

week. Rises to 3 metres are likely at Nindigully Bridge (manual station) with

further rises possible.

At Thallon, river levels are likely to reach the minor flood level of 4 metres

into the weekend. Further forecasts will be made once upstream peaks have been

observed.

River level rises will occur at Fenton through the weekend and next week.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11am Wednesday.

Latest River Heights:

Moonie R at Southwood 4.65m falling slowly 09:00 AM TUE 14/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton 2.85m rising fast 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 4.92m rising 11:40 AM TUE 14/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.25m steady 09:00 AM TUE 14/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 3.24m steady 11:00 AM TUE 14/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.35m steady 09:30 AM TUE 14/12/10

*automatic station

Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at

http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on

telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile,

public and satellite phones.

TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


PB2-8(25) 4

Issued at 9:39 AM on Wednesday the 15th of December 2010


River levels continue to rise at Flinton. Moderate flood levels are forecast for

Mt Driven late this week. Rises to 3 metres are likely at Nindigully Bridge

(manual station) with further rises possible.



observed.


Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11am Thursday.


Moonie R at Southwood 3.55m falling 08:30 AM WED 15/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton 3.41m steady 06:00 AM WED 15/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 5.61m steady 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 3.03m steady 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.26m falling 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 8:39 AM on Thursday the 16th of December 2010


River levels continue to rise at Flinton where levels are approaching the

moderate flood level of 4 metres. Minor flood levels are forecast to continue

into the weekend at Mt Driven with further rises to the moderate flood level of

5 metres likely. Rises to around 3 metres are likely at Nindigully Bridge

(manual station) over the weekend.



observed.


PB2-8(25) 5

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11am Friday.


Moonie R at Southwood 2.4m falling 06:00 AM THU 16/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton 3.46m rising slowly 09:00 AM WED 15/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 6.08m steady 06:00 AM THU 16/12/10

Moonie R at Mt Driven 3m rising slowly 06:00 AM THU 16/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.23m falling 09:00 AM WED 15/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 3.07m steady 06:00 AM THU 16/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.17m steady 05:30 AM THU 16/12/10

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 8:10 AM on Friday the 17th of December 2010


River levels at Flinton are steady around 4 metres. Minor flood levels are

forecast to continue into the weekend at Mt Driven with further rises expected

to around 4.8 metres. Rises to around 2.5 metres are likely at Nindigully Bridge

(manual station) over the weekend.


late in the weekend.

River level rises will occur at Fenton through the weekend and next week with

minor flooding.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11am Saturday.


Moonie R at Southwood 1.8m falling slowly 05:00 AM FRI 17/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton 3.79m falling slowly 09:00 AM FRI 17/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 6.1m steady 06:00 AM FRI 17/12/10

Moonie R at Mt Driven 3.7m falling 05:00 AM FRI 17/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.32m rising 06:00 AM FRI 17/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 3.41m rising 06:00 AM FRI 17/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.05m steady 05:40 AM FRI 17/12/10

*automatic station

PB2-8(25) 6





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 9:47 AM on Saturday the 18th of December 2010


Minor flooding is occurring along the Moonie River between Flinton and

Nindigully, with the flood peak currently in the Mt Driven area. Minor flooding

will develop further downstream in the Thallon to Fenton area early next week.

Minor flood levels are easing on the Moonie River at Flinton, with river levels

currently peaking at Mt Driven. Rises and minor flooding are occurring

downstream at Nindigully Bridge (manual station) where river levels are expected

to peak around 2.7 metres later this weekend.

At Thallon, river levels are expected to reach the minor flood level of 4 metres

late in the weekend, with continued rises likely to reach near the moderate

flood level of 4.5 metres during next week.

River level rises will occur at Fenton through the weekend, with some minor

flooding expected during next week.

Weather Forecast:

Cloudy with some light patchy rain. Scattered showers and thunderstorms

developing in the north and east during the afternoon and evening.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about 11am Sunday.


Moonie R at Flinton 3.63m falling slowly 09:00 AM SAT 18/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 5.99m steady 08:00 AM SAT 18/12/10

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.45m falling 06:00 AM SAT 18/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.4m rising slowly 09:00 AM SAT 18/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 3.83m steady 08:00 AM SAT 18/12/10

Moonie R at Thallon NA

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.05m steady 08:00 AM SAT 18/12/10

* denotes automatic station.





PB2-8(25) 7

TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 10:47 AM on Sunday the 19th of December 2010


Minor flooding is occurring along the Moonie River between Flinton and

Nindigully, with the flood peak currently in the Mt Driven area. Minor flooding

will develop downstream in the Thallon to Fenton areas early next week.

Minor flood levels are easing on the Moonie River at Flinton, with river levels

currently peaking at Mt Driven. Rises and minor flooding are occurring

downstream at Nindigully Bridge (manual station) where river levels are expected

to peak around 2.7 metres during this week.

At Thallon, river levels are expected to reach the minor flood level of 4 metres

late in the weekend, with continued rises likely to reach near the moderate

flood level of 4.5 metres during next week.

River level rises will occur at Fenton through the week with some minor flooding

expected.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about 11am Monday.


Moonie R at Flinton 3.14m falling 09:00 AM SUN 19/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 5.49m steady 08:20 AM SUN 19/12/10

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.65m rising slowly 06:30 AM SUN 19/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.55m rising slowly 09:00 AM SUN 19/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 4.19m rising 08:10 AM SUN 19/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.1m steady 08:00 AM SUN 19/12/10

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland

PB2-8(25) 8


Issued at 10:34 AM on Monday the 20th of December 2010


Minor flooding is occurring along the Moonie River between Flinton and Thallon,

with the flood peak approaching the Nindigully area and moderate flooding likely

at Thallon during this week. Renewed rises and minor flooding will also develop

downstream in the Fenton area during this week.

Renewed rises are occurring at The Deep Crossing following the weekend rainfall.

River levels have eased below minor at Flinton, whilst minor flooding has peaked

at Mt Driven. Rises and minor flooding are occurring downstream at Nindigully

Bridge (manual station) where river levels are expected to peak with minor

flooding during this week.

River levels at Thallon are expected to have exceeded the minor flood level of 4

metres, with continued rises likely to reach near the moderate flood level of

4.5 metres during this week. Slow river level rises have commenced downstream at

Fenton with some minor flooding expected during this week.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about 11am Tuesday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 1.65m rising 09:00 AM MON 20/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton 2.8m falling 06:00 AM MON 20/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 4.91m falling 08:10 AM MON 20/12/10

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.4m falling slowly 09:00 AM MON 20/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.75m rising 09:00 AM MON 20/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 4.53m rising 08:20 AM MON 20/12/10

Moonie R at Thallon NA

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.14m steady 08:00 AM MON 20/12/10






TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 10:31 AM on Tuesday the 21st of December 2010


Minor to moderate flood levels are expected to continue between Nindigully and

Fenton for the rest of this week.

Minor flooding is falling at Mt Driven. Moderate flood levels are forecast at

Nindigully (Manual gauge) of around 3 metres later this week.

PB2-8(25) 9

River levels at Thallon are rising with 3.75 metres observed at 9am Tuesday.

Levels are forecast to continue rising with a peak just over 4.5 metres on

Thursday or Friday. At Fenton, a level of at least 3.7 metres is predicted for

Sunday.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about 11am Wednesday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 2.05m at peak 04:00 PM MON 20/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton 2.38m falling slowly 09:00 AM TUE 21/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 4.36m steady 08:00 AM TUE 21/12/10

Moonie R at Mt Driven 3.8m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 21/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.87m rising slowly 09:00 AM TUE 21/12/10


Moonie R at Thallon 3.75m rising 09:00 AM TUE 21/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.27m rising 08:00 AM TUE 21/12/10

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland

FINAL FLOOD WARNING FOR THE MOONIE RIVER

Issued at 7:55 AM on Wednesday the 22nd of December 2010


Minor to moderate flood levels are expected to continue between Nindigully and

Fenton for the rest of this week and the weekend.

Minor flooding is falling Nindigully. River levels at Thallon are rising with 4

metres observed at 6am Wednesday. Levels are forecast to continue rising with a

minor flood peak just over 4.5 metres on Thursday or Friday. At Fenton, a level

of at least 3.7 metres is predicted for Sunday.

Next Issue:

This is the final warning. River height bulletins will continue to be issued and

updates will appear in the Flood Warning Summary.


Moonie R at Flinton 2.24m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 4.03m steady 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.85m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10


Moonie R at Thallon 4m rising 06:40 AM WED 22/12/10

PB2-8(25) 10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.41m rising 05:00 AM WED 22/12/10

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 11:15 PM on Monday the 27th of December 2010


24-hour rainfall totals to 9am Monday in excess of 100 mm have fallen over the

upper reaches of the Moonie River. This has caused rapid rises and record major

flood levels of 5.5 metres at The Deep Crossing at 9pm Monday which is 5.5

metres over the causeway. River levels are continuing to rise.

Record major flood levels are expected to develop at Tartha during Tuesday and

continue further downstream during the week to reach Flinton around Thursday.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at 1pm Tuesday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 5.45m rising 09:00 PM MON 27/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 4.49m steady 08:30 PM MON 27/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.35m rising 03:00 PM MON 27/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 3.68m steady 08:00 PM MON 27/12/10

Moonie R at Thallon 3.4m falling 04:00 PM MON 27/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.85m falling 08:00 PM MON 27/12/10





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


PB2-8(25) 11

Issued at 12:56 PM on Tuesday the 28th of December 2010


24-hour rainfall totals to 9am Monday in excess of 100 mm have fallen over the

upper reaches of the Moonie River. This has caused rapid rises and record major

flood levels at The Deep Crossing. At 12pm Tuesday, river levels at Tartha were

6.68 metres (which is just below the March 2010 level of 6.71m) and still

rising.

Record major flood levels are expected to develop downstream of Tartha during

this week. River levels are expected to reach at least the major flood level of

5 metres at Thallon into next week.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at 1pm Wednesday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 4.95m falling 09:00 AM TUE 28/12/10

Moonie R at Tartha 6.68m rising 12:00 PM TUE 28/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton 3.10m rising 09:00 AM TUE 28/12/10

Moonie R at Flinton * 5.75m rising 11:40 AM TUE 28/12/10



Moonie R at Thallon 3.40m falling 04:00 PM MON 27/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.76m falling 11:10 AM TUE 28/12/10

* from automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 11:59 AM on Wednesday the 29th of December 2010


Record major flood levels have peaked at The Deep Crossing and Tartha. Major

flood levels are expected downstream to Thallon into next week with levels

expected to be similar to the February 2010 flood.

The river height at The Deep Crossing reached a peak of 5.65 metres and has now

fallen below minor flood level. Major flooding is occurring at Tartha where the

level peaked at 7.0 metres at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, which is 0.3 metres above the

peak level reached in March 2010.

Minor flooding is rising downstream at Flinton, Mt Driven and Nindigully where

moderate to major flooding is expected to develop into next week.

PB2-8(25) 12

River levels are expected to exceed the major flood level of 5.0 metres at

Thallon into next week and be similar to the February 2010 flood which reach 5.5

metres.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at 1pm Thursday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 1.3m falling 09:00 AM WED 29/12/10

Moonie R at Tartha 6.9m falling 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10


Moonie R at Flinton * 6.26m rising 11:40 AM WED 29/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.4m rising slowly 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10


Moonie R at Thallon 3.45m rising 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.59m falling 10:10 AM WED 29/12/10

* automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 12:42 PM on Thursday the 30th of December 2010


Major flooding is easing at Tartha. Moderate flood levels are expected

downstream to Thallon into next week.

Major flooding is easing at Tartha where the level peaked at 7.0 metres at 6:30

pm on Tuesday, which is 0.3 metres above the peak level reached in March 2010.

Minor flooding is rising downstream at Flinton, Mt Driven and Nindigully where

moderate flooding is expected to develop into next week. Predictions will be

updated for the lower river reaches once the peak has been reached at Mt Driven.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at 1pm Friday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 0.6m falling slowly 09:00 AM THU 30/12/10

Moonie R at Tartha 6.3m falling 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10

Moonie R at Southwood NA

Moonie R at Flinton 3.9m steady 09:00 AM THU 30/12/10

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.4m rising slowly 12:00 PM THU 30/12/10

PB2-8(25) 13

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.38m falling 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 4.07m falling 11:30 AM THU 30/12/10

Moonie R at Thallon 3.55m rising 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10


* Denotes automatic station.





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 10:33 AM on Friday the 31st of December 2010


Major flooding is easing in the Moonie River at Tartha. Moderate flood levels

are expected downstream to Thallon into next week.

Major flooding is easing in the Moonie River at Tartha following a record flood

peak recorded on Tuesday. Minor flooding is rising downstream along the Moonie

River between Flinton and Mt Driven with moderate flooding expected to develop

during today. Minor flooding continues in the Nindigully area where further

rises and moderate flooding may possibly develop during next week.

Predictions will be updated for the lower river reaches and Thallon Township

once the peak has been observed at Mt Driven.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at 1pm Saturday.


Moonie R at Flinton 4.05m rising slowly 09:00 AM FRI 31/12/10


Moonie R at Mt Driven 5m rising slowly 09:00 AM FRI 31/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.4m rising slowly 06:00 AM FRI 31/12/10

Moonie R at Nindigully * 4.01m steady 08:00 AM FRI 31/12/10

Moonie R at Thallon 3.61m rising slowly 06:00 AM FRI 31/12/10


* from automatic station.





PB2-8(25) 14

TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 12:45 PM on Saturday the 1st of January 2011


Moderate to major flooding is expected to develop along the Moonie River between

Flinton and Thallon during this weekend and throughout next week.

Flooding is easing in the Moonie River at Tartha. Moderate to major flooding is

occurring downstream between Flinton and Mt Driven, where the flood peak is

approaching the Flinton area.

Minor flooding continues in the Nindigully area where further rises and moderate

flooding will develop during this coming week.

Major flooding is likely at Thallon towards the end of next week. Predictions

will be updated for the lower river reaches and Thallon as upstream peaks are

observed.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at 1pm Sunday.


Moonie R at Flinton 4.95m rising slowly 12:00 PM SAT 01/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 7.03m rising 11:10 AM SAT 01/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 5m steady 12:00 PM SAT 01/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.65m rising slowly 09:00 AM SAT 01/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully * 4.38m rising 11:20 AM SAT 01/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon 3.57m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 01/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.51m rising 08:00 AM SAT 01/01/11






TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 12:05 PM on Sunday the 2nd of January 2011


Moderate to major flooding is occurring in the Moonie River between Flinton and

Mt Driven, with the flood peak in the Flinton area. River level rises causing

PB2-8(25) 15

moderate to major flooding is expected to develop downstream between Nindigully

and Thallon during this week.

Minor flooding continues in the Nindigully area where further rises and moderate

flooding will develop during this week.

Major flooding is likely at Thallon towards the end of next week. Predictions

will be updated for the lower river reaches and Thallon as upstream peaks are

observed.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at 1pm Monday.


Moonie R at Flinton 5.05m steady 09:00 AM SUN 02/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 7.16m steady 11:00 AM SUN 02/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 5.6m rising slowly 09:00 AM SUN 02/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.78m rising 06:00 AM SUN 02/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully * 4.8m steady 11:10 AM SUN 02/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon 3.65m rising 06:15 AM SUN 02/01/11







TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 12:45 PM on Monday the 3rd of January 2011



Nindigully, with the flood peak approaching Mt Driven.

River level rises causing moderate to major flooding are expected to develop

downstream of Nindigully to Thallon and Fenton during this week. River level

rises are being observed along Teelba Creek following overnight rainfall.

Predicted River Heights/Flows:

Nindigully Reach 3.5 metres (manual gauge) on Wednesday with further

rises.

Thallon Reach above 5 metres (major) by Friday with further rises.

Fenton Reach around 4.75 metres (moderate) on Sunday with further

rises.

PB2-8(25) 16

Predictions will be updated once a peak is observed at Mt Driven.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 1pm Tuesday.


Moonie R at Flinton 4.93m falling slowly 09:00 AM MON 03/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 7.08m steady 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 5.8m rising slowly 12:00 PM SUN 02/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3m rising 06:00 AM MON 03/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully * 5.01m steady 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon 3.99m rising 06:00 AM MON 03/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.57m steady 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 11:22 AM on Tuesday the 4th of January 2011



Nindigully, with the flood peak currently in the Mt Driven area. At Nindigully,

flood levels are expected to peak around 3.9 metres during Thursday which is

similar to the 1988 flood.

River level rises to major flood levels are expected downstream of Nindigully to

Thallon and Fenton late this week and over the weekend. Flood levels are

expected to be similar to the 1988 flood.


Nindigully Peak around 3.9 metres (manual gauge) during Thursday. Flood

levels are not expected to reach major flood level of 4 metres.

Thallon Reach around 5.3 metres (major) on Saturday.

Fenton Reach around 5.1 metres (major) on Monday.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 1pm Wednesday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 0.8m falling 09:00 PM MON 03/01/11


Moonie R at Flinton * 6.89m falling 08:20 AM TUE 04/01/11

PB2-8(25) 17

Moonie R at Mt Driven 7.2m steady 07:30 AM TUE 04/01/11



Moonie R at Thallon 4.3m rising 06:00 AM TUE 04/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.61m rising 08:20 AM TUE 04/01/11

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 10:02 AM on Wednesday the 5th of January 2011



Nindigully, with the flood now downstream of Mt Driven. At Nindigully, flood

levels are expected to peak around 3.9 metres during Thursday which is similar

to the 1988 flood.

River level rises to major flood levels are expected downstream of Nindigully to

Thallon and Fenton late this week and over the weekend. Flood levels are



Nindigully Peak around 3.9 metres (manual gauge) during Thursday.

Flood levels are not expected to reach the major flood

level of 4 metres.



Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 1pm Thursday.


Moonie R at Flinton 4.2m falling slowly 09:00 AM WED 05/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 7m falling slowly 09:00 AM WED 05/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.74m rising 09:00 AM WED 05/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully * 5.43m rising 06:00 AM WED 05/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon 4.55m rising 06:00 AM WED 05/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.78m steady 08:00 AM WED 05/01/11

*automatic station


PB2-8(25) 18




TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 10:10 AM on Thursday the 6th of January 2011


Minor to major flooding is occurring in the Moonie River between Flinton and

Nindigully. The flood is now approaching Nindigully where a peak is expected of

around 3.9 metres today. Minor flooding is occurring along Teelba Creek.

Overnight rainfall of up 40mm is expected to lead to small renewed rises at

Flinton during the weekend.

River level rises to major flood levels are expected to continue downstream of

Nindigully to Thallon and Fenton for the remainder of this week. Flood levels

are expected to be similar to the 1988 flood.


Nindigully Peak around 3.9 metres (manual gauge) during today.

Flood levels are not expected to reach the major flood

level of 4 metres.



Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 1pm Friday.


Moonie R at Flinton 3.88m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 06/01/11


Teelba Ck at Teelba 5.4m falling slowly 08:00 AM THU 06/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 6.6m falling slowly 09:00 AM THU 06/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.88m steady 09:00 AM THU 06/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon 4.95m rising 05:30 AM THU 06/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 3.97m rising 08:20 AM THU 06/01/11

*automatic station





PB2-8(25) 19

TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 9:42 AM on Friday the 7th of January 2011


Minor to major flooding is occurring in the Moonie River between Southwood and

Thallon. The flood is now downstream of Nindigully. Small, renewed rises are

expected between Southwood and Flinton over the weekend with minor flood levels

continuing.

Major flood levels are expected to continue downstream of Nindigully to Thallon

and Fenton on Saturday and Sunday. Flood levels are expected to be similar to

the 1988 flood.




Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11am Saturday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 1.3m falling slowly 09:00 AM FRI 07/01/11

Moonie R at Southwood 4.1m rising slowly 09:00 AM FRI 07/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton 3.18m steady 06:00 AM FRI 07/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 5.55m falling 08:00 AM FRI 07/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 5.95m falling slowly 09:00 AM FRI 07/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.83m falling slowly 09:00 AM FRI 07/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon 5.2m rising 05:30 AM FRI 07/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.11m rising 08:00 AM FRI 07/01/11

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 9:21 AM on Saturday the 8th of January 2011


PB2-8(25) 20


Fenton. The flood is now downstream of Nindigully. Small, renewed rises are

expected between Southwood and Flinton over the weekend with minor flood levels

continuing.

Major flood levels are expected to continue downstream of Nindigully at Thallon

on Saturday with moderate flood levels at Fenton on Sunday. Flood levels are



Thallon Peak 5.4 metres (major) on Saturday.

Fenton Peak around 5.1 metres (major) on Monday.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11am Sunday.


Moonie R at Southwood 4.7m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 08/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton 3.04m rising slowly 06:00 AM SAT 08/01/11


Teelba Ck at Teelba 3.1m falling slowly 11:30 AM FRI 07/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 5.7m falling slowly 07:00 AM SAT 08/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.65m falling 09:00 AM SAT 08/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon 5.35m rising slowly 08:00 AM SAT 08/01/11


*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 10:15 AM on Sunday the 9th of January 2011



Fenton. The flood peak is now downstream of Thallon. Renewed rises are expected

between Southwood and Flinton today and Monday with minor flood levels

continuing.

Major flood levels will continue at Thallon today with levels expected to fall

slowly. Moderate flood levels at Fenton on Sunday will continue rising. Flood

levels are expected to be similar to the 1988 flood.



PB2-8(25) 21

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11am Monday.


Moonie R at Southwood 3.85m falling slowly 09:00 AM SUN 09/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton 2.89m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 09/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 5.03m falling 08:00 AM SUN 09/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.95m falling 07:30 AM SUN 09/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.46m falling 09:00 AM SUN 09/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully * 5.43m falling 08:00 AM SUN 09/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon 5.35m steady 10:00 AM SUN 09/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.61m rising 08:00 AM SUN 09/01/11

*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 10:31 AM on Monday the 10th of January 2011


Moderate to major flooding is occurring in the Moonie River between Nindigully

and Fenton with the flood peak approaching Fenton. Renewed rises and minor

flooding is being recorded at Flinton.

Major flood levels will continue at Thallon during Monday with levels expected

to begin falling slowly. Moderate flood levels at Fenton will continue rising

during Monday with levels expected to be similar to the 1988 flood peak of about

5.1 metres.



Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by noon Tuesday.


Moonie R at Southwood 3.15m falling slowly 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton 3.14m rising 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 5.22m rising 08:10 AM MON 10/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.2m falling 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.3m falling 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon 5.35m steady 10:00 AM SUN 09/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.84m rising 08:10 AM MON 10/01/11

PB2-8(25) 22






TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland




Recent rainfall is causing renewed rises across the upper Moonie catchment with

minor flood levels rising at Flinton. Moderate to major flooding is occurring in

the Moonie River between Nindigully and Fenton with the flood peak approaching

Fenton.

The heaviest daily rainfall totals recorded to 9am Tuesday include The Deep

Crossing 32mm, Traighli 23mm, and Cherry Park 22mm.

Renewed rises are occurring in the upper reaches of the Moonie River at The Deep

Crossing and at Southwood, with minor flood levels also rising downstream at

Flinton.

Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease between Mt Driven and Nindigully,

whilst major flood levels remain steady at Thallon. At 6am Tuesday, the river

level at Thallon was at 5.1 metres. Moderate flooding continues to slowly rise

further downstream at Fenton where levels are expected to be similar to the 1988

flood peak of about 5.1 metres.


Fenton Peak around 5.1 metres (major) on Thur/Fri.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Wednesday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 1.95m rising slowly 09:00 AM TUE 11/01/11

Moonie R at Tartha NA

Moonie R at Southwood 3.45m rising slowly 09:00 AM TUE 11/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton 3.48m rising 09:00 AM TUE 11/01/11

Teelba Ck at Teelba NA

Moonie R at Mt Driven NA

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.05m falling 09:00 AM TUE 11/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon 5.1m falling 06:00 AM TUE 11/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.94m steady 08:00 AM TUE 11/01/11



PB2-8(25) 23




TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 12:13 PM on Wednesday the 12th of January 2011


Renewed rises are occurring across the upper Moonie catchment, with minor to

moderate flood levels rising in the Moonie River between Southwood and Mt

Driven. Minor to moderate flooding is easing in the Moonie River between

Nindigully and Fenton with the flood peak currently in the Fenton area.

Minor flooding is easing in the Moonie River at The Deep Crossing, following a

moderate flood peak to 3.3 metres recorded at 3am Wednesday. Renewed rises have

extended downstream between Southwood and Mt Driven, with minor flood levels

rising again at Flinton.

Minor to moderate flooding is easing between Nindigully and Thallon, where at

6:15am Wednesday the river level at Thallon Bridge was 4.9 metres and falling.

River levels downstream at Fenton have commenced to ease, following a moderate

flood peak to 4.94 metres recorded at about midday Tuesday. At 9:10am, the river

level at Fenton was 4.92 metres and falling.

Weather Forecast:

Patchy light rain areas and isolated thunderstorms, easing to scattered showers

during in the day.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Thursday.


Moonie R at The Deep Crossing 2.95m falling slowly 09:00 AM WED 12/01/11

Moonie R at Southwood 4.85m rising 08:45 AM WED 12/01/11


Teelba Ck at Teelba 3.45m falling 11:50 AM WED 12/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 3.85m rising slowly 09:00 AM WED 12/01/11


Moonie R at Nindigully * 5m falling 08:10 AM WED 12/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon Br 4.9m falling 06:15 AM WED 12/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.92m falling slowly 09:10 AM WED 12/01/11






PB2-8(25) 24

TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland




Moderate flood levels are continuing in the upper Moonie catchment between

Southwood and Flinton, and renewed rises are occurring at Mt Driven. Minor to

moderate flooding is easing in the Moonie River between Nindigully and Fenton

with the flood peak currently in the Fenton area.

The Moonie River at Southwood is peaking just below the major flood level

[5.5m], and moderate flood levels are beginning to fall slowly at Flinton.

Downstream at Mt Driven, renewed rises with minor to moderate flood levels are

occurring.

Minor flooding is easing between Nindigully and Thallon. At 8am Thursday the

river level at Thallon Bridge was 4.68 metres and falling. River levels

downstream at Fenton continue to ease slowly, following a moderate flood peak of

4.94 metres recorded at about midday Tuesday. At 8am Thursday, the river level

at Fenton was 4.85 metres and falling slowly.

Weather Forecast:

Chance of isolated afternoon showers.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Friday.


Moonie R at Southwood 5.35m steady 09:00 AM THU 13/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton 3.93m falling 09:00 AM THU 13/01/11

Teelba Ck at Teelba 2.45m falling slowly 06:00 PM WED 12/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.85m rising 09:00 AM THU 13/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.63m falling slowly 09:00 AM THU 13/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully * 4.76m falling 08:00 AM THU 13/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.85m falling 08:00 AM THU 13/01/11

* denotes automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland

PB2-8(25) 25


Issued at 10:49 AM on Friday the 14th of January 2011


Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease in the upper Moonie catchment

between Southwood and Flinton, with rises occurring at Mt Driven. Minor to

moderate flooding is easing in the Moonie River between Nindigully and Fenton

with the flood peak currently downstream from the Fenton area.

Moderate flooding remains steady at a peak in the Moonie River at Southwood,

where the river level at 9am Friday was 5.35 metres. Minor flooding is currently

easing at Flinton, however renewed rises are expected to commence during the

weekend which will result in a return to moderate flood levels early next week.

Moderate flooding is rising at Mt Driven as a result of upstream floodwaters

arriving from both Teelba Creek and the Moonie River. At 9am Friday the river

level was at 5.85 metres, which is just below the major flood level of 6 metres.

Further rises and major flooding are possible during the weekend.

Minor flooding is easing between Nindigully and Thallon. At 7am Friday the river

level at Thallon Bridge was 4.44 metres and falling. Moderate flooding continues

to slowly ease downstream at Fenton, where at 8am Friday the river level was

4.73 metres.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Saturday.


Moonie R at Southwood 5.35m steady 09:00 AM FRI 14/01/11



Moonie R at Mt Driven 5.85m steady 09:00 AM FRI 14/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.62m rising slowly 09:00 AM FRI 14/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon Br 4.44m falling 07:00 AM FRI 14/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.73m falling 08:00 AM FRI 14/01/11






TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 12:05 PM on Saturday the 15th of January 2011


Moderate flood levels continue to ease slowly in the upper Moonie River at

Southwood. Renewed rises and a return to moderate flood levels are expected at

PB2-8(25) 26

Flinton early next week.

Moderate flooding is now easing in the Moonie River at Southwood, where the

river level at 9am Saturday was 4.95 metres. Minor flood levels are beginning to

slowly rise at Flinton, where a moderate flood peak is expected early next week.

A moderate flood peak of 5.85 metres was recorded at Mt Driven on Friday at 9am,

and river levels are currently easing. Renewed rises are likely later in the

weekend, with a moderate to major flood peak expected early next week.

Renewed rises with minor flooding are occurring in the Moonie River at

Nindigully as upstream flood waters begin to arrive.

Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease downstream between Thallon and

Fenton. At 7.30am Saturday the river level at Thallon Bridge was 4.16 metres and

falling.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Sunday.


Moonie R at Southwood 4.95m falling 09:00 AM SAT 15/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton 3.65m rising slowly 09:00 AM SAT 15/01/11


Moonie R at Mt Driven 5.4m falling slowly 09:00 AM SAT 15/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.95m rising 09:00 AM SAT 15/01/11







TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 11:30 AM on Sunday the 16th of January 2011


Minor to moderate flooding continues along the Moonie River between Flinton and

Fenton. Renewed rises are occurring in the Flinton area, and further downstream

in the Nindigully to Thallon area.

River levels have eased below minor in the Moonie River at Southwood. River

rises and minor flooding is occurring at Flinton, where a moderate flood peak is

expected early this week.

Minor flooding is currently easing at Mt Driven, where at 9am Sunday the river

level was 4.95 metres. However renewed rises are expected with a moderate flood

peak expected during this week.

PB2-8(25) 27

Moderate flooding is rising in the Moonie River at Nindigully. Minor flooding is

also rising downstream at Thallon Bridge, where at 6am Sunday the river level

was 4.19 metres. Moderate flooding continues to ease further downstream at

Fenton.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Monday.


Moonie R at Southwood 3m falling 08:30 AM SUN 16/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton 3.78m rising slowly 09:00 AM SUN 16/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 6.07m rising 08:00 AM SUN 16/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.95m falling slowly 09:00 AM SUN 16/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.26m rising slowly 09:00 AM SUN 16/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully * 5.19m rising slowly 08:00 AM SUN 16/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon Br 4.19m rising 06:00 AM SUN 16/01/11







TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 11:49 AM on Monday the 17th of January 2011



Fenton. Renewed rises are occurring in the Flinton area, and further downstream

in the Thallon area.

River rises and minor flooding is occurring in the Moonie River at Flinton,

where a moderate flood peak is expected during this week.

Minor flooding is currently easing at Mt Driven, where at 9:30am Monday the

river level was 4.8 metres. However renewed rises are expected with a moderate

flood peak expected during this week.

Moderate flooding is easing slowly in the Moonie River at Nindigully. Minor

flooding is also rising downstream at Thallon Bridge, where at 6am Monday the

river level was 4.65 metres. Moderate flooding continues to ease further

downstream at Fenton.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Tuesday.


Moonie R at Southwood 2m falling 07:00 AM MON 17/01/11

PB2-8(25) 28

Moonie R at Flinton 3.8m steady 09:00 AM MON 17/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 6.12m steady 08:00 AM MON 17/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.8m falling 09:30 AM MON 17/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.19m falling 09:00 AM MON 17/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon Br 4.65m rising 06:00 AM MON 17/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.36m falling 08:00 AM MON 17/01/11






TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland





Fenton, with the flood peak approaching the Thallon area.

Minor to moderate flooding is easing in the Moonie River between Flinton and

Nindigully. At 9am Tuesday the river level at Mt Driven was 4.85 metres and

steady with minor flooding.

Moderate flooding is rising downstream between Thallon and Fenton. At 6am

Tuesday the river level at Thallon Bridge was 4.84 metres and nearing a peak.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Wednesday.



Moonie R at Flinton * 6.05m falling 08:00 AM TUE 18/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.85m steady 09:00 AM TUE 18/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 3.04m falling slowly 09:00 AM TUE 18/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully * 5.14m falling slowly 08:00 AM TUE 18/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon Br 4.84m rising slowly 06:00 AM TUE 18/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.37m rising slowly 08:00 AM TUE 18/01/11






PB2-8(25) 29

TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 11:38 AM on Wednesday the 19th of January 2011


Minor flooding continues to ease in the Moonie River between Flinton and

Nindigully. Moderate to major flooding is occurring downstream between Thallon

and Fenton, with the flood peak currently downstream from the Thallon area. At

6am Wednesday the river level at Thallon Bridge was 4.76 metres and falling.

Further scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and

evening, with possible moderate to heavy falls.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued at about noon Thursday.


Moonie R at Flinton 3m falling fast 09:00 AM WED 19/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 5.49m falling 08:30 AM WED 19/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.9m steady 09:30 AM WED 19/01/11



Moonie R at Thallon 5.1m steady 12:00 PM TUE 18/01/11

Moonie R at Thallon Bridge 4.76m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 19/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.54m steady 08:20 AM WED 19/01/11






TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland




Minor flooding continues to ease in the Moonie River between Flinton and

Nindigully. Moderate flooding is occurring downstream between Thallon and

Fenton, with the flood peak currently approaching Fenton. At 6am Thursday the

river level at Thallon Bridge was 4.68 metres and falling. A peak of about 4.7

metres is expected at Fenton in the next 36 hours.

PB2-8(25) 30

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 11am Friday.


Moonie R at Flinton 2.4m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 20/01/11


Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.55m falling 09:00 AM THU 20/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.95m steady 09:00 AM THU 20/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon Bridge 4.68m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 20/01/11


*automatic station





TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland


Issued at 7:48 AM on Friday the 21st of January 2011


Minor flooding continues between Mt Driven and Nindigully. Small renewed rises

may occur but levels at Nindigully will fall through the weekend. Moderate

flooding is occurring downstream between Thallon and Fenton, with the flood peak

currently in the Fenton area. At 6am Friday, the river level at Thallon Bridge

was 4.6 metres and falling.

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 10:30am Saturday.



Moonie R at Flinton * 4.05m falling 05:40 AM FRI 21/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 4.25m falling 06:00 PM THU 20/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.95m steady 06:00 AM FRI 21/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon Bridge 4.6m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 21/01/11


*automatic station





PB2-8(25) 31

TO::BOM621

IDQ20840


Queensland

FINAL FLOOD WARNING FOR THE MOONIE RIVER

Issued at 9:10 AM on Saturday the 22nd of January 2011


Minor flooding continues at Nindigully and are expected to continue falling.

Moderate flooding is occurring downstream between Thallon and Fenton, with the

flood peak currently around the Fenton area. At 8am Saturday, the river level at

Fenton was 4.6 metres and falling very slowly. Levels will remain around the

current level through the weekend before falling through next week.

Next Issue:

This is the final warning. River height bulletins will continue to be issued and

updates will appear in the flood warning summary.


Moonie R at Flinton 1.59m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 22/01/11

Moonie R at Flinton * 3.22m falling 08:10 AM SAT 22/01/11

Moonie R at Mt Driven 3m falling 06:00 PM FRI 21/01/11

Moonie R at Nindigully Br 2.86m falling 06:00 AM SAT 22/01/11


Moonie R at Thallon Bridge 4.59m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 22/01/11

Moonie R at Fenton * 4.59m falling 08:20 AM SAT 22/01/11

*automatic station





Documents

Second Witness Statement of Peter Baddiley Annexure … · Moonie R at Southwood 3.15m falling slowly 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Moonie R at Flinton 3.14m rising 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11