Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Reissued to amend title
Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of South East Queensland And Wide Bay And Burnett And Adjacent Inland Catchments
Issued at 01:22 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM FRIDAY, WITH A RISK OF ISOLATED MODERATE FLOODING
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Dawson and Don Rivers
Burnett River
Mary River
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
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 Thursday 12 February 2026.
Forecast
Maroochydore (26.6527°S, 153.0897°E, 2m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the S early this morning. High chance of showers, most likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds N/NW 15 to 20 km/h tending N/NE 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then tending NE/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 33 to 38.
Forecast for Maroochydore (26.6527°S, 153.0897°E, 2m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 22° 23° 22° 22° 21° 21° 20° Maximum 32° 27° 28° 26° 27° 28° 29° Chance of rain 60% 70% 70% 70% 70% 90% 60% Likely amount 10-20mm 20-40mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 12
(km/h)27
(km/h)16
(km/h)24
(km/h)18
(km/h)23
(km/h)23
(km/h)27
(km/h)33
(km/h)34
(km/h)29
(km/h)28
(km/h)20
(km/h)22
(km/h)Wind direction N NE ESE ESE SSE ESE SE SSE SSE SSE SE SE SE ESE Relative humidity 64% 69% 86% 88% 80% 77% 82% 84% 75% 71% 64% 63% 66% 62% Dew point 22°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 22°C 21°C 20°C 21°C 19°C 19°C 20°C 20°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Maroochydore (26.6527°S, 153.0897°E, 2m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:05am EST 5:30am EST 6:34pm EST 6:58pm EST 12:14am EST 2:46pm EST 
Waning crescent
New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
