Final Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
6 FEBRUARY 2026 09:07 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 09:07 AM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT MIRANI
During the last week, significant rainfall has been observed across the Pioneer River catchment which caused river level rises. Rainfall has now eased and river levels are falling, with flooding no longer expected at Mirani.
Pioneer River:
River levels are easing along the Pioneer River.
No river level observations are currently available for the Pioneer River at the Mirani manual gauge. Based on upstream gauges, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Pioneer River at Mirani is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Dam,0.38,steady,8:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,2.05,falling,8:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,3.11,falling,8:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,1.80,steady,8:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,1.95,steady,8:40 am Fri 06/02/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,2.45,falling,8:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,46.38,falling,7:33 am Fri 06/02/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir,1.53,falling,8:17 pm Tue 03/02/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,0.77,falling,8:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.10,falling,7:40 am Fri 06/02/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,15.11,falling,8:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,3.35,falling,8:38 am Fri 06/02/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,2.05,falling,8:59 am Fri 06/02/26
Outer Harbour Tide,2.33,rising,8:37 am Fri 06/02/26
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.
