Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River And Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 03:47 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAEMAS OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ST ANNS AND POSSIBLE AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) FROM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND
Moderate to heavy rainfall during last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Lower Burdekin Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring at Taemas, with major flooding possible overnight Friday into Saturday. Minor flooding is likely at St Anns from overnight Friday into Saturday. Minor flooding is possible at Clare from overnight Friday and at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) from Saturday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is likely at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.62 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rises are possible.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is possible at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 5.96 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas may exceed the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Friday evening. The river may reach around the major flood level (8.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam is currently at 2.10 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin Dam may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Saturday afternoon.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 8.23 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) from early Saturday morning.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.20 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 6.05 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) from Saturday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cape River at Pentland,3.32,falling,3:05 pm Fri 20/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,5.96,rising,2:59 pm Fri 20/02/26
Burdekin Dam,2.12,steady,3:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,8.18,falling,3:40 pm Fri 20/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.25,rising,3:35 pm Fri 20/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.10,rising,3:37 pm Fri 20/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Northern Queensland And The Cape York Peninsula
Issued at 01:56 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 12
FLOODING LIKELY TO BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Tully River
Murray River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek

Flood warnings are current for numerous catchments across the state.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Isaac River And Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:24 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON FROM AROUND MIDDAY SATURDAY
MINOR FLOODING MAY CONTINUE AT BARALABA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning has caused river level rises across Connors and Isaac Rivers and tributaries. Minor flooding is likely at Yatton from overnight Friday and moderate flooding is possible during Saturday.
Floodwaters are moving into the Dawson River downstream of Theodore, where minor flooding is continuing at Baralaba.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises. This warning will be updated as required.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No current observations are available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level (4.00 m) and steady.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Connors River at Pink Lagoon. Moderate flooding possible along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 4.90 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (9.50 m) around midday Saturday. Further rises are possible.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.71,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.43,steady,12:09 pm Fri 20/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.91,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,2.67,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.94,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.65,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,2.11,steady,1:07 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.76,steady,1:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,4.66,falling,12:48 pm Fri 20/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,1:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,7.66,rising,12:20 pm Fri 20/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,4.90,rising,12:20 pm Fri 20/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 12:36 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT MIRANI
Rainfall during Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning has resulted in river level rises along the Pioneer River and Cattle Creek. Along the Pioneer River at Mirani, river levels peaked late Thursday evening and minor flooding is no longer expected.

Pioneer River:
Minor flooding is easing along Cattle Creek at Gargett and along the Pioneer River at Mirani Township.

No observations are currently available for the Pioneer River at Mirani. River levels are estimated to be below the minor flood level and falling based on nearby gauges.
The Pioneer River at Mirani is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Dam,0.50,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,2.68,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,3.79,steady,12:05 pm Fri 20/02/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,2.09,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.30,falling,11:40 am Fri 20/02/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,3.09,falling,12:10 pm Fri 20/02/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,47.00,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.23,falling,12:04 pm Fri 20/02/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.60,falling,12:28 pm Fri 20/02/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,15.97,falling,12:25 pm Fri 20/02/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,5.75,rising,12:18 pm Fri 20/02/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,5.70,rising,12:12 pm Fri 20/02/26
Outer Harbour Tide,6.07,rising,12:06 pm Fri 20/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissue to fix timing of peak

Minor Flood Warning For The Don River
Issued at 11:32 AM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
Moderate to heavy rainfall overnight Thursday into Friday resulted in a minor flood peak along the Don River at Bowen Pump Station, river levels are now below the minor flood level and falling. Renewed minor flooding is possible from Friday afternoon with forecast rainfall.

Don River:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station peaked at 3.33 m around 05:00 am Friday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.30 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) from Friday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,1.32,falling,11:15 am Fri 20/02/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,1.75,falling,11:03 am Fri 20/02/26
Don River at Reeves,2.44,falling,11:23 am Fri 20/02/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,2.30,falling,11:14 am Fri 20/02/26
Bowen Tide,3.04,rising,11:04 am Fri 20/02/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,-0.50,steady,11:00 am Fri 20/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.