Warnings

Moderate Flood Warning For The Don River And Flood Warning For The Proserpine River Catchment Sat 07 Mar 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Moderate Flood Warning For The Don River And Flood Warning For The Proserpine River Catchment 
Issued at 12:34 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
 Moderate to heavy rainfall since Friday morning has resulted in river level rises along the Don River. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bowen Pump Station, with a moderate flood peak possible during Saturday afternoon.
 Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday, which may lead to renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. 
 A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Don River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 4.60 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may peak near 4.80 m Saturday afternoon, with moderate flooding. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday. 

Proserpine River:
River level rises are occurring 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:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,3.11,falling,12:20 pm Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,5.05,falling,12:27 pm Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Reeves,5.84,falling,12:20 pm Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,4.60,rising,12:27 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bowen Tide,2.50,rising,12:04 pm Sat 07/03/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,0.07,steady,12:00 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.