Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 10:07 AM EST on Sunday 15 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 15 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Sunday 15 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast and Capricornia Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:00 pm EST Sunday.
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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 Suttor River
Issued at 01:11 PM AEST on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS AROUND MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall earlier this week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments caused river level rises in the upper catchment. Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from Monday, 16 March as upstream flows arrive.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 2.25 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday 16 March. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 Monday 16 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,4.03,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,11:40 am Sat 14/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.26,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.02,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.42,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.40,falling,9:26 am Sat 14/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,1.02,steady,12:58 pm Sat 14/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,7.40,steady,8:25 am Sat 14/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.31,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,2.25,rising,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.02,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.41,falling,11:45 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.10,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.79,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.83,steady,12:39 pm Sat 14/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.87,steady,10:47 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.35,steady,12:27 pm Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.95,steady,11:34 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.05,steady,11:34 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.40,steady,11:32 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.14,falling,12:54 pm Sat 14/03/26

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, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne
Issued at 11:54 AM AEST on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON AND SURAT
FLOOD PEAK AROUND 10.50 METRES POSSIBLE AT SURAT OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
The flood peak is around Warkon along the Balonne River where major flooding is occurring. At Surat major flooding is occurring and a major flood peak is possible overnight Sunday into Monday. Further downstream at Warroo minor flooding is possible into next week. Elevated river levels and flooding are occurring along Dogwood Creek.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Dogwood Creek:
Minor flooding is easing along Dogwood Creek at Pine Hill Crossing
Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon is currently peaking at 10.82 m, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon is expected to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) for the next few days.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the river level at the nearby automatic station, the river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (9.0 m) and rising.
The Balonne River at Surat may peak near 10.50 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with major flooding.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 6.18 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) into next week. Peak forecasts will be provided 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 01:00 PM AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,4.19,steady,10:07 am Sat 14/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.78,steady,11:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,1.17,steady,11:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,9.36,steady,11:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,9.51,steady,11:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,6.34,rising,10:48 am Sat 14/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,1.09,steady,9:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,9:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,2.62,rising,11:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-2.14,rising,10:53 am Sat 14/03/26

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.