Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:35 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON AND SURAT
The flood peak along the Upper Balonne is downstream of Surat, where a major flood peak was observed during Monday, and is approaching Warroo, where minor flooding is possible from overnight Tuesday.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.

Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 10.12 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) through to Wednesday.

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 (9.0 m) and falling after a peak of around 10.5 m during Monday afternoon.
The Balonne River at Surat is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) for the next few days.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 8.69 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may reach around 9.80 m overnight Thursday into Friday, 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 Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.79,steady,7:08 am Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Warkon,10.12,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.72,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,0.79,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,10.10,steady,12:15 pm Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,10.94,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,8.69,steady,11:43 am Tue 17/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,2.11,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,0.01,steady,11:00 am Tue 17/03/26

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 11:22 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS FROM TUESDAY EVENING
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 possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from Tuesday evening.

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 3.50 m and slowly rising, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday evening. 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 Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.28,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Tue 17/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.09,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.71,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.48,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.00,steady,11:11 am Tue 17/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.32,steady,9:56 am Tue 17/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.33,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.50,rising,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.02,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.06,steady,10:27 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.94,steady,11:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.51,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.18,steady,9:38 am Tue 17/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.77,steady,10:47 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.65,steady,9:27 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.30,steady,9:43 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.60,steady,8:56 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.45,steady,8:32 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.04,falling,11:12 am Tue 17/03/26

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.