Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 12:42 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT MIRANI
Heavy rainfall observed over the Pioneer River catchment overnight Tuesday into Wednesday has caused river level rises across the catchment. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Pioneer River at Mirani. Flooding is easing along Cattle Creek.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday which may cause renewed river level rises.

Pioneer River:
Flooding is easing along the Cattle Creek. River levels are rising along the Pioneer River with minor flooding estimated to be occurring at Mirani.

No river level observations are currently available for the Pioneer River at Mirani manual gauge. Based on upstream river levels, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Pioneer River at Mirani is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) Wednesday evening. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 05 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Dam,0.27,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,2.47,rising,12:00 pm Wed 04/02/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,4.64,steady,12:24 pm Wed 04/02/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,1.89,falling,12:00 pm Wed 04/02/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.20,falling,12:06 pm Wed 04/02/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,3.39,falling,12:20 pm Wed 04/02/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,47.58,rising,12:00 pm Wed 04/02/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.41,rising,11:54 am Wed 04/02/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.95,rising,12:25 pm Wed 04/02/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,15.89,rising,12:20 pm Wed 04/02/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,6.20,rising,12:22 pm Wed 04/02/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,6.20,rising,12:22 pm Wed 04/02/26
Outer Harbour Tide,6.49,rising,12:06 pm Wed 04/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Don River
Issued at 11:29 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
Moderate rainfall was recorded in the Don River Catchment overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. River level rises are occurring with a minor flood peak expected at Bowen Pump Station on Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Don River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Don River at Bowen Pump Station.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 3.30 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is likely to peak around 3.70 m during Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) into early Thursday.

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 Thursday 05 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,1.84,rising,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,2.45,falling,11:13 am Wed 04/02/26
Don River at Reeves,4.12,falling,10:20 am Wed 04/02/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,3.30,rising,11:07 am Wed 04/02/26
Bowen Tide,3.40,rising,11:02 am Wed 04/02/26

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.