Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Most Of Queensland
Issued at 12:33 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 7
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE WITH ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Murray River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
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
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
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)
Leichhardt River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Diamantina River
Bulloo River (QLD)

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Burdekin downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, Don and Proserpine, Pioneer, Connors, Isaac and Styx and Plane, Baffle, Kolan, Burnett, Burrum and Cherwell, Mary, Noosa, Upper Brisbane, Paroo, Nicholson, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Norman, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina, Thomson and Barcoo
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Daintree, Mossman, Barron, Mulgrave and Russell, Johnstone, Murray, Black and Ross and Bohle

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 Monday 09 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:44 am Sunday, 8 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north and southeast today, shifting east tomorrow.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U is situated over northern parts of the North West district and will gradually move to the southeast during Sunday. A trough extends from this low through central districts and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern and central interior. Meanwhile, rich tropical moisture feeding into a developing trough in southeast Queensland will see rainfall increasing during Sunday and continuing into Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
FOR THE CENTRAL INTERIOR: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible today, becoming more likely later tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 60 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 90 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 110 mm possible.
FOR THE SOUTH EAST: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely today over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 120 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 180 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 140 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 250 mm possible.
It remains uncertain where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions of the warning towards the north into more of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Capricornia districts are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Charleville, Gympie, Bundaberg, Longreach, Winton, Kingaroy and Hervey Bay.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Gulf Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
148 MM WAS RECORDED AT SARDINE CREEK IN THE 6 HOURS TO 1:45 AM.
71 mm was recorded at Wallumbilla in the 3 hours to 9:22 am.
85 mm was recorded at Pine Hill Crossing in the 6 hours to 9:16 am.
85 mm was recorded at Upper Warrego in the 6 hours to 6:26 am.
95 mm was recorded at Proston in the 6 hours to 11:00 pm Saturday.
121 mm was recorded at Marodian in the 6 hours to 10:00 pm Saturday.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf Country

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:44 am Sunday, 8 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north and southeast today, shifting east tomorrow.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U is situated over northern parts of the North West district and will gradually move to the southeast during Sunday. A trough extends from this low through central districts and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern and central interior. Meanwhile, rich tropical moisture feeding into a developing trough in southeast Queensland will see rainfall increasing during Sunday and continuing into Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
FOR THE CENTRAL INTERIOR: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible today, becoming more likely later tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 60 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 90 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 110 mm possible.
FOR THE SOUTH EAST: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely today over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 120 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 180 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 140 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 250 mm possible.
It remains uncertain where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions of the warning towards the north into more of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Capricornia districts are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Charleville, Gympie, Bundaberg, Longreach, Winton, Kingaroy and Hervey Bay.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Gulf Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
148 MM WAS RECORDED AT SARDINE CREEK IN THE 6 HOURS TO 1:45 AM.
71 mm was recorded at Wallumbilla in the 3 hours to 9:22 am.
85 mm was recorded at Pine Hill Crossing in the 6 hours to 9:16 am.
85 mm was recorded at Upper Warrego in the 6 hours to 6:26 am.
95 mm was recorded at Proston in the 6 hours to 11:00 pm Saturday.
121 mm was recorded at Marodian in the 6 hours to 10:00 pm Saturday.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf Country

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Brisbane River
Issued at 09:29 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WOODFORD AND GREGOR CREEK FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across the Upper Brisbane and Stanley catchments during Sunday and into Monday. With forecast rainfall, moderate flooding may occur along the Stanley River at Woodford and along the Upper Brisbane River at Gregor Creek early from overnight Sunday into Monday.
The situation is being monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current.

Stanley River to Somerset Dam:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Stanley River at Woodford.
The Stanley River at Woodford is currently at 2.55 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Stanley River at Woodford may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Sunday afternoon. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (6.10 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

Brisbane River to Wivenhoe Dam:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Upper Brisbane River at Gregor Creek.
The Brisbane River at Gregor Creek is currently at 0.94 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Brisbane River at Gregor Creek may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) early Monday 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 10:00 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Stanley River at Peachester,2.59,falling,8:20 am Sun 08/03/26
Stanley River at Woodford,2.55,rising,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Kilcoy Creek at Kilocy Weir (DS),0.82,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Stanley River at Somerset Dam,96.83,steady,7:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Cooyar Creek,0.77,steady,8:20 am Sun 08/03/26
Brisbane River at Devon Hills,0.74,steady,7:06 am Sun 08/03/26
Emu Creek at Boat Mountain,0.17,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Maronghi Creek at Glendale,1.09,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Brisbane River at Gregor Creek,0.94,steady,8:55 am Sun 08/03/26
Cressbrook Creek at Cressbrook Dam,275.92,steady,8:30 am Sun 08/03/26
Cressbrook Creek at Rosentreters Bridge,1.17,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Brisbane River at Wivenhoe Dam HG,64.24,steady,8:50 am Sun 08/03/26

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.