Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Correct Title of Flood Watch

Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Western Queensland And Northeast Tropical Coast
Issued at 11:56 AM AEST on Friday 26 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 5
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND FROM TODAY, BECOMING MORE LIKELY FROM SUNDAY, AND EXTENDING TO THE NORTHEAST TROPICAL COAST FROM SUNDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Gilbert River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Diamantina River
Thomson River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Baffle

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 12:00 PM AEST on Saturday 27 December 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For Baffle Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Kolan River
Issued at 09:29 AM AEST on Friday 26 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ESSENDEAN BRIDGE OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT BUCCA WEIR
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Kolan River and Baffle Creek catchments over the last few days which resulted in river and creek level rises. River levels along the Kolan River are falling, where Bucca Weir peaked below the minor flood level Thursday afternoon. Minor flooding is possible along Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge from overnight Friday into Saturday as upstream flows arrive.

Kolan River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Kolan River at Bucca Weir.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is currently at 16.47 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is likely to remain below the minor flood level (17.50 m AHD).

Baffle Creek:
Minor flooding is possible along the Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is currently at 3.22 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday 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 10:00 AM AEST on Saturday 27 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Calliope River at Castlehope,5.02,falling,8:20 am Fri 26/12/25
Boyne River at Awoonga Dam,31.45,steady,4:56 am Fri 26/12/25
Boyne River at Benaraby,1.12,falling,7:52 am Fri 26/12/25
Gladstone Tide,2.27,rising,9:01 am Fri 26/12/25
Baffle Creek at Mimdale,7.18,rising,8:20 am Fri 26/12/25
Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,3.22,rising,7:24 am Fri 26/12/25
Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,0.83,falling,8:08 am Fri 26/12/25
Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,0.22,rising,9:04 am Fri 26/12/25
Kolan River at Springfield,1.38,steady,8:00 am Fri 26/12/25
Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,-1.49,steady,9:00 am Fri 26/12/25
Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,0.69,steady,8:00 am Fri 26/12/25
Kolan River at Bucca Weir,16.47,falling,8:52 am Fri 26/12/25

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.