Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 11:30 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT WARKON AND SURAT, MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARROO
The flood peak along the Upper Balonne is around Weribone, where a major flood peak is occurring. This peak will approach Warroo, where minor flooding is occurring and a minor peak is expected around Thursday evening. Upstream at Warkon and Surat, major flooding continues to ease after peaks over last weekend and earlier this week.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.

Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is easing along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 9.52 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon may fall below the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river level then may fall below the moderate flood level (8.00 m) during Thursday, then may fall below the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (9.00 m) and falling after a peak of around 10.5 m during Monday afternoon.
The Balonne River at Surat may fall below the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam. Major flooding is occurring at Weribone.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 9.33 m and rising, above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Balonne River at Warroo may peak near 9.80 m around Thursday evening, 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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 19 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.74,steady,7:08 am Wed 18/03/26
Balonne River at Warkon,9.52,falling,10:17 am Wed 18/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.71,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,0.72,steady,11:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,9.86,steady,10:15 am Wed 18/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,11.00,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,9.33,rising,10:48 am Wed 18/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,1.91,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,0.04,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/03/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 10:31 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ST ANNS FROM LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments caused river level rises in the upper catchment. As flows arrive from upstream, minor flooding is likely along the Suttor River at St Anns from late Wednesday afternoon.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is likely along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.83 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Wednesday afternoon. 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 Thursday 19 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.12,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Wed 18/03/26
Star River at Laroona,1.99,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.55,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.42,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.90,steady,10:14 am Wed 18/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.27,steady,9:56 am Wed 18/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.23,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.83,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.00,steady,9:25 am Wed 18/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.96,steady,10:27 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.92,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.03,steady,9:38 am Wed 18/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.72,steady,7:47 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.50,steady,9:27 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.20,steady,9:43 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.55,steady,8:34 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.50,steady,8:32 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.49,falling,10:25 am Wed 18/03/26

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.