Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac, Mackenzie And Fitzroy Rivers And Flood Warning For The Nogoa River Catchment
Issued at 09:42 PM AEST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YAAMBA FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY AND AT ROCKHAMPTON FROM MONDAY
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT TARTRUS AND YATTON
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. The main flood peak is along the Mackenzie River at Foleyvale. Another peak from Theresa Creek has moved through the lower Nogoa River and into the upper Mackenzie River, and is currently between Bedford Weir and Bingegang Weir. This peak may prolong minor to moderate flooding along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus during the weekend and into next week. Renewed river level rises are also occurring in upper parts of the Connors-Isaac catchment and parts of Theresa Creek following recent rainfall.
River level rises along the Fitzroy River are expected to continue into next week as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Yaamba and likely at Rockhampton from Sunday evening. Moderate flooding is possible at Yaamba from overnight Saturday into Sunday and at Rockhampton from Monday, with a moderate flood peak possible at Rockhampton from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Significant uncertainties remain regarding peak water levels along the Lower Fitzroy River and peak forecasts and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Nogoa River:
Elevated river levels are occurring in the Theresa Creek catchment, with major flooding easing at Valeria Saturday evening. Renewed river level rises are occurring downstream at Gregory Highway.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Renewed rises and moderate flooding are occurring at Pink Lagoon. Downstream, moderate flooding is easing at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 13.31 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) over the weekend and into next week. Small renewed river level rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Mackenzie River:
Major flooding is easing at Coolmaringa. Moderate flooding is easing at Bedford Weir and Tartrus, and minor flooding is rising at Bingegang Weir HG.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 13.62 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (13.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Fitzroy River:
Moderate flooding is possible at Yaamba and Rockhampton. Minor flooding is rising at Riverslea.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. Based on the upstream gauge at Wattlebank, the river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (12.00 m) from overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may peak near 14.80 m during Tuesday, with moderate flooding.

As at 2:55 pm Saturday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 4.26 m and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) from Sunday evening. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Monday. The river may peak near 8.00 m from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with moderate flooding. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 18 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Knebworth,7.02,rising,8:43 pm Sat 17/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.20,steady,8:12 pm Sat 17/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,2.43,falling,9:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,2.12,steady,9:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,4.05,steady,7:03 pm Sat 17/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,7.66,rising,9:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-9.44,steady,8:43 pm Sat 17/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,8:30 pm Sat 17/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,8.51,rising,8:55 pm Sat 17/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,6.56,falling,9:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,9.51,rising,9:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,13.31,falling,9:10 pm Sat 17/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,12.73,falling,8:53 pm Sat 17/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,12.80,steady,8:43 pm Sat 17/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,11.70,steady,9:19 pm Sat 17/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,13.62,falling,8:53 pm Sat 17/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,20.13,rising,9:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,4.26,falling,2:55 pm Sat 17/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.45,rising,9:00 pm Sat 17/01/26

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.