Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:05 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with possible damaging winds and heavy rainfall in the Central West tonight.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough through the interior to produce isolated severe thunderstorms through Queensland's interior tonight.

Warnings for Wednesday 21 January

DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Clermont, Barcaldine, Moranbah, Blackall and Dysart.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Trepell Airport at 7:42 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:05 am.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:05 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with possible damaging winds and heavy rainfall in the Central West tonight.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough through the interior to produce isolated severe thunderstorms through Queensland's interior tonight.

Warnings for Wednesday 21 January

DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Clermont, Barcaldine, Moranbah, Blackall and Dysart.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Trepell Airport at 7:42 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:05 am.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Isaac And Fitzroy Rivers, Flood Warning For The Mackenzie River, And Final Flood Warning For The Nogoa River
Issued at 04:12 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 34

ROCKHAMPTON LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL (7.50 METRES) FROM THURSDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT YAAMBA AND YATTON
Several flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. The main flood peak is moving through the lower Fitzroy River between South Yaamba and Laurel Bank on Wednesday afternoon. A second peak is moving along the Mackenzie River but is not expected to cause any significant increase in water levels along the lower Mackenzie River. Along the lower Isaac River, moderate flood levels are easing after small renewed river level rises earlier in the week.
Moderate flooding is easing along the Fitzroy River at Yaamba following a moderate flood peak estimated to have occurred early Wednesday morning. Downstream, minor flooding at Rockhampton is expected to continue rising overnight Wednesday into Thursday as the flood peak slowly approaches. The river level at Rockhampton is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Thursday morning.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, which may cause small renewed river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Nogoa River:
River levels are generally easing along Theresa Creek and the Nogoa River, well below flood levels.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is easing along the lower Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 11.11 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (9.50 m) early Thursday morning. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (7.50 m) Thursday afternoon.

Mackenzie River:
River levels remain elevated along the Mackenzie River, with moderate flooding easing at Coolmaringa.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 8.89 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
Small renewed river level rises are possible later Wednesday into Thursday as upstream flows arrive but the Mackenzie River at Tartrus is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.00 m).

Fitzroy River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Fitzroy River. A peak near the moderate flood level is likely at Rockhampton.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is estimated to have peaked just above 14.00 m early Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding. As at 1:48 pm Wednesday, the river was at 13.95 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days but remain above the moderate flood level (12.00 m).

As at 2:50 pm Wednesday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 7.25 m and steady, above the minor flood level.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Thursday morning.

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 09:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Knebworth,3.39,falling,4:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.15,steady,2:13 pm Wed 21/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,3.06,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.58,steady,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.40,steady,1:03 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,4.62,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.71,steady,3:38 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,2:30 pm Wed 21/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,2.56,falling,3:55 pm Wed 21/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,1.61,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.71,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,11.11,falling,3:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,5.22,falling,3:48 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,7.24,falling,3:33 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,9.10,steady,1:40 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,8.89,falling,3:53 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,17.98,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Yaamba,13.95,falling,1:48 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,7.25,steady,2:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,1.89,falling,3:40 pm Wed 21/01/26

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, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 10:08 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

MODERATE FLOODING TO EASE AT ST ANNS DURING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Flooding is continuing to ease at St Anns where the river level is likely to fall below the moderate flood level during Wednesday afternoon. The river level is likely to continue easing over the next few days.
Areas of showers are forecast across the catchment for the next few days but are not expected to have a significant impact on current river levels.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is easing along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.65 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days as river levels continue to ease.

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 Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,4.39,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.38,steady,8:41 am Wed 21/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.63,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.42,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.55,steady,8:01 am Wed 21/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.42,steady,9:57 am Wed 21/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.40,steady,6:35 am Tue 20/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.66,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,6.65,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.51,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.91,falling,9:40 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin Dam,2.04,steady,8:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.51,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,7.18,rising,9:42 am Wed 21/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.67,steady,7:50 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,7.30,steady,9:51 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,6.85,steady,9:48 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,5.25,steady,8:35 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.85,steady,8:35 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.59,rising,9:59 am Wed 21/01/26

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.