Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Baffle Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Kolan River
Issued at 02:27 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ESSENDEAN BRIDGE FROM SUNDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUCCA WEIR FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Heavy rainfall was observed across the Baffle Creek catchment overnight Friday into Saturday which has resulted in creek level rises. Levels along the Baffle Creek are rising, with minor flooding likely at Essendean Bridge from overnight Saturday and moderate flooding possible from Sunday morning. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in further rises.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across the Kolan River catchment, which may result in river level rises and minor flooding at Bucca Weir from overnight Sunday into Monday.
This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Kolan River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Kolan River at Bucca Weir.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is currently at 16.27 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir may exceed the minor flood level (17.50 m AHD) from overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Baffle Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is currently at 2.22 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) from overnight Saturday into Sunday. The creek may reach around the moderate flood level (6.20 m) from Sunday morning. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Calliope River at Castlehope,4.38,rising,1:20 pm Sat 07/03/26
Baffle Creek at Mimdale,5.25,rising,1:20 pm Sat 07/03/26
Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,2.22,rising,1:59 pm Sat 07/03/26
Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,2.18,rising,1:44 pm Sat 07/03/26
Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,0.72,falling,2:09 pm Sat 07/03/26
Kolan River at Springfield,1.81,rising,1:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,-1.54,steady,2:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,0.57,steady,1:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Kolan River at Bucca Weir,16.27,steady,1:16 pm Sat 07/03/26

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, Australia

Flood Watch For Most Of Queensland
Issued at 12:33 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 6
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE, ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray River
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
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
Calliope River
Boyne River
Baffle Creek
Kolan River
Burnett River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Noosa River
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Macintyre River
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
The Big Warrambool River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Settlement Creek
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River
Diamantina River
Bulloo River (QLD)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Tully, Herbert, Haughton, Don and Proserpine, Pioneer, Baffle, Paroo, Nicholson, Upper Flinders, Norman, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina, Thomson and Barcoo
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Normanby, Jeannie, Endeavour, Settlement, Coleman and Edward, Holroyd and Kendall, Archer and Coen, Watson, Embley and Mission and Wenlock

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 01:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 12:12 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across parts of the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Rainfall has been particularly heavy across the Funnel Creek catchment, where river levels are rising rapidly. Minor flooding may develop along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Sunday into Monday.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week. Higher and earlier river level rises are possible, depending on the timing and intensity of rainfall.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is possible at Yatton with further rises possible with forecast rain.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 4.18 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton may exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.14,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.38,steady,9:09 am Sat 07/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.67,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.80,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.05,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,2.21,steady,7:06 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.64,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.87,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.08,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.63,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.85,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.09,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.55,rising,11:13 am Sat 07/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.12,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.27,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.05,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.01,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.60,falling,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,11:30 am Sat 07/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.52,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,2.96,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,4.16,steady,11:13 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.62,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.89,steady,11:48 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.17,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.45,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.62,rising,11:34 am Sat 07/03/26

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.