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Diesel fuel is hard to find around town today with floodwaters making it tricky for trucks to get to town.
However Woolworths store manager John Neal said shoppers can expect fresh produce back on the shelves late this afternoon.
“The plane is on its way here, we are expecting it to land between 12 and 2 this afternoon,” Mr Neal said.
"We are working on the logistics at the moment to get stock back on our shelves. Milk will be getting here tomorrow morning from Darwin,”
North West Star has contacted Coles for an update.
Roads remain closed between Julia Creek and Cloncurry as well as McKinlay and Cloncurry.
Mount Isa River Crossings:
23rd Avenue - OPEN
Davis Road - CLOSED
Moondarra - CLOSED
Alma Street - CLOSED
Isa Street - OPEN
Miles Street / Breakaway - WAITING INFORMATION
Old Mica Creek Road / Lena Cr - ABOUT TO REOPEN
Region update from the Bureau of Meteorology
A moderate flood peak is expected at Richmond during Wednesday. Major flood levels are expected at Walkers Bend during Thursday.
Falls of 10-20 mm have been recorded across the catchment area in the past 24 hours with higher falls likely in some areas.
Further showers and thunderstorms are expected across the catchment area during the next few days, with heavy falls possible.
Cloncurry River:
River levels are now generally easing in the upper parts of the Cloncurry River. Rises will continue downstream to Canobie during the week. Further heavy rainfall and renewed rises are possible during the next few days.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is currently at 2.99 metres and falling. The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is expected to remain around the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Wednesday.
Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River levels are generally steady in the upper parts of the Gregory and Nicholson Rivers. Rises are occurring downstream to Escott Station. Renewed rises are possible during the next few days with further heavy rainfall forecast for the area.
Leichhardt River:
The flood peak is currently around Floraville where river levels are just below the minor flood level. With recent rainfall and further forecast heavy rainfall for catchment area, renewed rises are possible over the next few days.
Flinders River to Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Flinders River to Richmond.
The Flinders River at Richmond is currently at 7.57 metres and rising slowly. A peak just below the major flood level (8.0 metres) is likely in the Flinders River at Richmond during Wednesday. However, with any further heavy falls, higher levels are possible.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is expected along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 4.88 metres and slowly rising. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to exceed the major flood level (5.60 m) during Thursday.
Norman River:
River level rises are occurring at Yappar River with further rises expected downstream over the next few days.
Gilbert River:
River levels are generally steady across the catchment area. Water levels remain well above the Burke Development Road Bridge at Miranda Downs. Renewed rises are likely in the next few days with further heavy rainfall forecast for the region.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
