Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Cape, Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 10:21 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT TAEMAS, ST ANNS, BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall from last week into early this week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River at Taemas and the Suttor River at St Anns. Further downstream along the Burdekin River, minor flooding continues at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), following minor flood peaks during Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.36 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 6.46 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin river at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.75 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 11.33 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 9.85 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 7.45 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.
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 10:30 AM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.36,falling,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.53,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.46,steady,7:27 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.75,steady,10:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,11.33,steady,9:40 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,9.85,steady,8:48 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,7.45,steady,9:48 am Thu 26/02/26
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.
Forecast
Bluff (23.5824°S, 149.0695°E, 167m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the E, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds SE 15 to 25 km/h turning E in the late morning. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Bluff (23.5824°S, 149.0695°E, 167m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary
Minimum 23° 23° 23° 21° 21° 20° 21° Maximum 34° 32° 33° 33° 33° 33° 34° Chance of rain 40% 30% 30% 5% 10% 20% 30% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 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 28
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE E ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE Relative humidity 59% 47% 65% 53% 61% 49% 56% 40% 57% 38% 56% 39% 57% 41% Dew point 20°C 20°C 20°C 20°C 20°C 20°C 18°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 18°C 18°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Bluff (23.5824°S, 149.0695°E, 167m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:36am EST 5:59am EST 6:36pm EST 6:59pm EST 3:32pm EST 1:11am EST
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