Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 11:41 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JAMBIN AND BARALABA
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT THEODORE WEIR AND YATTON AND POSSIBLE AT TAROOM AND MOURA
Moderate to locally intense rainfall has been observed across parts of the Fitzroy River catchment over the last few days. This has resulted in rapid river and creek level rises particularly across parts of the Dawson, Connors and Isaac, Comet and Nogoa River catchments.
Major flooding is occurring along Callide Creek. Major flooding is occurring along the Dawson River at Baralaba and moderate flooding is occurring along the Dawson River at Theodore Weir. Moderate flooding is possible at Taroom overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and Moura from Wednesday afternoon. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Isaac River, and elevated river levels are occurring across the Nogoa and Comet River catchments.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Major flooding occurring at Chilgerrie Hill. Moderate flooding occurring at Theodore Weir and possible at Taroom. Minor flooding occurring at Tarana Crossing and Isla-Delusion Xing.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 5.59 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom may exceed the moderate flood level (6.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Dawson River at Theodore Weir peaked at 11.66 m around 11:00 am Tuesday 10 March, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 11.31 m and falling.
The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (11.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Major flooding is occurring at Baralaba, Karamea and Beckers. Moderate flooding is occurring at 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 exceed the moderate flood level (11.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. However, based on the nearby gauge the river level at Baralaba is expected to be above the major flood level (9.00 m) and steady around 13.00 metres from rises due to local runoff.
Further rises are expected as upstream flows arrive and the Dawson River at Baralaba will remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) during Wednesday.

Don and Dee Rivers:
Major flooding is occurring at Jambin.
No observations are currently available for the Kroombit Creek at Biloela, however the river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level and falling.
The Kroombit Creek at Biloela may remain around the minor flood level (2.20 m) into early Wednesday morning.

The Callide Creek at Jambin is currently at 5.35 m and steady around a peak, with major flooding.
The Callide Creek at Jambin may begin to slowly fall but will remain above the major flood level (5.15 m) into Wednesday morning.

Comet River:
River level rises are occurring across the Comet River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Comet Weir.
Nogoa River:
River level rises are occurring across the Nogoa River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Valeria and Gregory Highway.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.22 m and steady, with moderate flooding, nearing a peak.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. A moderate flood peak is expected early Wednesday morning.

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 06:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,2.62,steady,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,7.68,steady,11:24 pm Tue 10/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,4.90,falling,11:20 pm Tue 10/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,5.59,rising,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,1.17,steady,10:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,11.31,falling,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,2.25,rising,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,10.36,steady,10:08 pm Tue 10/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,12.95,steady,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-4.44,steady,10:48 pm Tue 10/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-11.27,steady,10:38 pm Tue 10/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,5.35,falling,10:34 pm Tue 10/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,10.08,rising,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Don River at Rannes,7.49,rising,11:05 pm Tue 10/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,11.94,rising,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,1.65,steady,8:13 pm Tue 10/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,9.40,falling,11:15 pm Tue 10/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,9.94,steady,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.80,steady,10:55 pm Tue 10/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,7.01,steady,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-7.53,steady,10:48 pm Tue 10/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.56,falling,9:55 pm Tue 10/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,10.15,falling,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.31,steady,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,8.71,falling,11:05 pm Tue 10/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,10.22,steady,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,10.40,rising,6:08 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,6.44,rising,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,8.95,rising,11:04 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.16,rising,10:33 pm Tue 10/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,14.14,rising,11:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,3.46,rising,11:06 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Don And Proserpine Rivers
Issued at 10:41 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
Moderate to heavy rainfall in recent days resulted in multiple flood peaks along the Don River. At Bowen Pump Station the river is now below the minor flood level and easing.
Showers are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. The situation is being monitored.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Don River:
River levels are falling along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 2.30 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m).

Proserpine River:
River levels are falling in the Proserpine River catchment.

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:
Don River at Ida Creek,1.61,steady,10:20 am Tue 10/03/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,1.70,falling,10:14 am Tue 10/03/26
Don River at Reeves,2.36,falling,10:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,2.30,falling,10:16 am Tue 10/03/26
Bowen Tide,1.67,falling,10:04 am Tue 10/03/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,0.55,steady,10:00 am 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River And Final Flood Warning For The Lower Burdekin River
Issued at 01:25 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE SUTTOR RIVER AT ST ANNS FROM AROUND FRIDAY
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE LOWER BURDEKIN RIVER AT DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of the Belyando and Suttor catchments has caused river level rises across the upper catchments. Minor flooding is possible from around Friday along the Suttor River at St Anns 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.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

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 1.39 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) from around Friday.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Flooding is no longer expected along the lower Burdekin River.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 7.28 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is expected to remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m).

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 7.20 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare is expected to remain below the minor flood level (9.00 m).

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 5.55 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 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:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.78,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,11:40 am Mon 09/03/26
Star River at Laroona,3.55,falling,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.60,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.92,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.70,falling,7:12 am Mon 09/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,1.12,steady,12:56 pm Mon 09/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,1.67,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.39,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.22,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.71,steady,10:27 am Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.27,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,4.93,falling,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,7.28,rising,12:39 pm Mon 09/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,2.72,falling,12:54 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,7.65,steady,12:27 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,7.20,falling,12:50 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,5.60,falling,1:12 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.50,falling,12:43 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.74,steady,12:54 pm Mon 09/03/26

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.