Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 11:01 AM AEST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MOURA AND BARALABA FRIDAY
Moderate rainfall during the past week has resulted in river rises along the Dawson River and its tributaries.
The flood peak is now downstream of Taroom where the river level fell below the minor flood level Tuesday evening. River level rises are occurring along the Middle Dawson River where minor flooding may develop at Moura and Baralaba from Friday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura.
The Dawson River at Moura may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Friday.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Friday. The river may reach around 5.50 m during Saturday, with minor flooding.
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 11:30 AM AEST on Friday 21 November 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.23,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.18,steady,9:08 am Thu 20/11/25
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.79,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Taroom,3.18,falling,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.70,steady,9:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,7.01,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.29,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,8:25 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.76,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-13.77,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,8:03 am Thu 20/11/25
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-15.65,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:32 am Thu 20/11/25
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.52,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Don River at Rannes,1.57,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.70,steady,9:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.55,steady,8:12 am Thu 20/11/25
Comet River at The Lake,1.20,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.30,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.70,falling,10:27 am Thu 20/11/25
Nogoa River at Craigmore,4.69,falling,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.43,steady,10:03 am Thu 20/11/25
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,falling,8:30 am Thu 20/11/25
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.21,steady,10:19 am Thu 20/11/25
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,0.60,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Isaac River at Yatton,0.81,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.04,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.27,steady,9:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,5.78,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,4.99,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,10.24,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.49,falling,10:41 am Thu 20/11/25
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.
Forecast
Benarkin North (26.8572°S, 152.1501°E, 408m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm inland in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then tending E/NE in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Benarkin North (26.8572°S, 152.1501°E, 408m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 14° 16° 17° 17° 18° 19° 20° Maximum 31° 31° 30° 32° 35° 36° 31° Chance of rain 10% 30% 40% 40% 50% 50% 90% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 9
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Sunrise / Sunset for Benarkin North (26.8572°S, 152.1501°E, 408m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 4:28am EST 4:53am EST 6:23pm EST 6:49pm EST 4:23am EST 6:29pm EST 
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