Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Don River
Issued at 07:04 AM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOWEN PUMP STATION FROM SATURDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Friday morning has resulted in river level rises along the Don River, where moderate flooding is possible at Bowen Pump Station from Saturday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of the weekend, which may lead to further 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 possible along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 3.55 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) from Saturday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Proserpine River:
River level rises are possible 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 02:00 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,3.93,rising,6:20 am Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,5.40,rising,6:51 am Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Reeves,5.01,rising,6:20 am Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,3.55,rising,6:59 am Sat 07/03/26
Bowen Tide,1.47,steady,6:34 am Sat 07/03/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,0.04,steady,6:00 am 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 06:32 AM EST on Saturday 07 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 07 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 07 March
Cancellation for the following areas:
South East Gulf of Carpentaria, North East Gulf of Carpentaria, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast

The next Marine Wind Warning Summary will be issued when required.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 05:57 AM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MIRANI SATURDAY MORNING
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS AND LOCALISED FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE PIONEER RIVER CATCHMENT
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals have been observed during overnight Friday into Saturday, which has resulted in river and creek level rises in the upper part of the Pioneer River catchment and its tributaries.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in further rises. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Pioneer River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cattle Creek at Gargett, and along the Pioneer River at Sarich, and Mirani Township.

No observations are available for Mirani manual gauge along the Pioneer River. Based on near by automatic gauge it is estimated the river level at Pioneer River at Mirani is below the minor flood level and rising.
The Pioneer River at Mirani may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Saturday 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 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Dam,0.35,steady,4:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,4.27,rising,5:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,6.74,rising,5:25 am Sat 07/03/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,2.12,falling,5:22 am Sat 07/03/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.60,falling,5:40 am Sat 07/03/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,4.08,rising,5:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,48.12,rising,5:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir,6.43,rising,5:43 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.76,rising,5:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,2.35,rising,5:30 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,16.37,rising,5:25 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,4.50,rising,5:32 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,3.00,falling,5:18 am Sat 07/03/26
Outer Harbour Tide,2.96,falling,4:39 am 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Most Of Queensland
Issued at 11:51 AM AEST on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 5
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE, ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
Calliope River
Boyne River
Baffle Creek
Kolan River
Burnett River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Noosa River
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Macintyre River
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
The Big Warrambool River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Settlement Creek
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Daintree, Mossman, Bloomfield, Norman. Numerous inland flood warnings continue from previous rain events during February. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy, locally intense rainfall for parts of the Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 11:28 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

BELOW MINOR PEAK OCCURRED OVERNIGHT WITH RIVER LEVELS EASING AT YATTON
A peak below the minor level was observed along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Rainfall is forecast across the catchment from Friday which may cause renewed river level rises.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
River levels are easing along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 7.05 m and falling, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Wednesday.

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:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.16,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.14,steady,9:09 am Wed 04/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.69,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.85,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.06,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.03,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:30 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.56,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.92,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.11,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.61,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.84,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.27,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.60,steady,11:13 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.20,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.31,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.27,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.57,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.41,steady,10:55 am Wed 04/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.50,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.82,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,7.05,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.37,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.97,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.61,steady,10:28 am Wed 04/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.28,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,5.21,falling,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26

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.