LIVE: Townsville weather, roads and power
A rolling thread on overnight rain, road closures, ferries, power outages and school updates across Townsville and Magnetic Island. Newest updates appear at the top.
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Riverway pool reopens for morning lap swimmers
Riverway Lagoon staff have completed water-quality checks and the pool is open from 6am. The toddler pool remains closed for cleaning.
Bureau downgrades severe thunderstorm warning
The active warning for the Townsville coast has been cancelled. Showers will continue easing through the morning.
All state schools open today
The Department of Education confirms no Townsville state schools are closed. Parents are asked to check their school's app for bus changes.
Ergon restores power to 1,400 homes in Kirwan and Thuringowa
Crews completed repairs at a substation just before 5:30am. About 250 properties remain off supply, mostly in Bohle and Mount Louisa.
SeaLink ferries running to schedule
SeaLink confirms its 7:00 and 8:30 sailings have departed Breakwater on time. Conditions in Cleveland Bay are described as moderate.
Bruce Highway open in both directions south of Bohle
Earlier reports of a closure at Bohle River have been cleared. Drivers are urged to stay alert for water across low-lying sections.
Council opens sandbag depot at Riverway
Townsville City Council has opened the Riverway depot from 6am. Residents are limited to ten bags each. Bring a shovel.
Ross River level climbs after overnight rain
The Bureau recorded 86mm at Aplins Weir between midnight and 4am. River levels are rising slowly, with no flood warnings issued at this time.