Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 01:29 PM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS FROM AROUND SATURDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of the Belyando and Suttor river catchments has caused river level rises in the upper catchment. Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from around Saturday as upstream flows arrive.
Elevated river levels are occurring along the lower Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, however river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 1.52 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from around Saturday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 Friday 13 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.93,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,11:40 am Thu 12/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.50,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.49,falling,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.52,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.35,steady,1:13 pm Thu 12/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.82,steady,12:56 pm Thu 12/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,7.40,steady,3:45 pm Wed 11/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,3.69,rising,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.52,rising,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.07,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.76,falling,12:45 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.24,steady,1:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,2.10,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.33,steady,1:03 pm Thu 12/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,2.07,steady,10:47 am Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.65,steady,12:27 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.40,steady,12:10 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.30,falling,1:12 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.80,steady,11:33 am Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.04,falling,1:04 pm Thu 12/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:59 PM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT SURAT OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises across the upper Balonne River catchment. The flood peak is approaching Warkon along the Balonne River where major flooding is occurring. At Surat major flooding is likely to develop from overnight Thursday and further downstream at Warroo minor flooding is possible from overnight Thursday. Elevated river levels and flooding are occurring along Dogwood Creek.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Dogwood Creek:
Major flooding is easing along Dogwood Creek at Pine Hill Crossing and upstream the creek has eased below minor flood levels.
Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 10.22 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon may reach around 10.6 m overnight Friday into Saturday. Further river level rises are possible and peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the river level at the nearby automatic station, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level and rising.
The Balonne River at Surat is likely to exceed the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may reach around 10.0 m during Sunday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 3.12 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

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 Friday 13 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,5.64,falling,10:07 am Thu 12/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.90,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,1.81,falling,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,8.15,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,7.93,rising,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,3.12,rising,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,1.74,falling,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,2.15,rising,12:39 pm Thu 12/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.93,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-6.29,steady,11:00 am Thu 12/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 09:21 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARALABA
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAROOM AND YATTON AND POSSIBLE AT MOURA
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THEODORE WEIR FROM LATER THIS WEEK
Moderate to locally intense rainfall across parts of the Fitzroy River catchment over the weekend resulted in rapid river and creek level rises, particularly across parts of the Connors and Isaac, Comet and Nogoa, and Dawson River catchments.
Along the Dawson River, major flooding is occurring at Baralaba following initial rises due to local rainfall, with renewed rises likely as upstream flows arrive. Further upstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Taroom, with river levels approaching a moderate flood peak late Wednesday evening. Minor flooding is occurring at Theodore Weir and Moura. Renewed rises are likely downstream of Taroom over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Callide Creek, minor flooding is easing at Jambin. Along the Isaac River, a moderate flood peak was observed at Yatton during Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding slowly easing.
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Comet, Nogoa and Mackenzie River catchments.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Taroom. Minor flooding is occurring at Chilgerrie Hill, Tarana Crossing and Theodore Weir.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 6.41 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to peak near 6.50 m late Wednesday evening, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m).

The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is currently at 9.63 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (8.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Renewed river level rises and moderate flooding (11.00 m) is possible from later this week as upstream flows arrive.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Major flooding is occurring at Baralaba, Karamea, Beckers and Knebworth.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura. Based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (6.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Moura may peak near the moderate flood level (11.00 m) late Wednesday evening. Renewed rises are possible later this week as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. However, based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level at Baralaba is expected to be well above the major flood level (9.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Dawson River at Baralaba will remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Renewed river level rises are likely as upstream flows arrive.

Don and Dee Rivers:
Minor flooding is occurring at Jambin.
The Callide Creek at Jambin is currently at 3.60 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Callide Creek at Jambin may remain above the minor flood level (2.65 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

Comet River:
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Comet River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Comet Weir.
Nogoa River:
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Nogoa River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Gregory Highway and Duckponds. Minor flooding is occurring at Valeria.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.12 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

Mackenzie River:
River level rises are occurring across the Mackenzie River catchment as upstream flows arrive. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bedford Weir. Minor flooding is occurring at Bingegang Weir.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,3.28,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,7.39,steady,9:09 pm Wed 11/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,2.13,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,6.41,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.91,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,9.63,falling,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,3.62,steady,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,10.01,steady,7:44 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,12.74,falling,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-4.05,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-11.05,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,3.60,falling,9:02 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,8.60,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Don River at Rannes,7.78,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,14.50,rising,8:43 pm Wed 11/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,1.60,steady,8:13 pm Wed 11/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,8.14,falling,8:05 pm Wed 11/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,9.63,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,3.05,steady,7:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,7.40,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-7.18,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.46,steady,9:04 pm Wed 11/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,10.11,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.12,rising,9:05 pm Wed 11/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,6.29,falling,8:10 pm Wed 11/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,10.12,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,14.96,rising,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,10.48,rising,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,10.40,steady,9:04 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.76,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,15.57,rising,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.73,steady,9:06 pm Wed 11/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)
Issued at 01:34 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

NEAR MAJOR FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT AUGATHELLA FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall has been recorded over the upper Warrego River catchment over the weekend. River levels upstream of Augathella have risen rapidly in response to this rainfall.
Moderate flooding is occurring at Augathella, with river levels likely to peak around the major flood level from Tuesday afternoon.
This flood peak is expected to move towards Charleville over the next few days. The situation is being monitored and forecasts for Charleville will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

Warrego River to Charleville:
Major flooding is possible at Augathella.
The Warrego River at Augathella is currently at 5.75 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Warrego River at Augathella may peak near the major flood level (6.00 m) from Tuesday 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.90,falling,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Augathella,5.75,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Nive River at Biddenham,0.65,steady,11:09 am Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,1.38,rising,1:18 pm Tue 10/03/26
Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.40,steady,11:06 am Tue 10/03/26
Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.35,falling,1:27 pm Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Charleville,0.93,steady,1:13 pm Tue 10/03/26
Ward River at Binnowee,0.92,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Wyandra,2.12,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Wallen,0.61,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,5.70,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26

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.