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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Intense Rainfall

for parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.

Issued at 9:05 am Sunday, 11 January 2026.

INTENSE RAINFALL IS EXPECTED INLAND OF MACKAY THIS MORNING.

Weather Situation
Convergent bands from Tropical Cyclone Koji are expected to generate intense rainfall on the Central Coast inland Mackay this morning.
INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Coast and Whitsundays
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Eungella.
A separate Severe Weather Warning and forecast track map associated with Tropical Cyclone Koji is current for the northeast tropical coast. Several flood watches and warnings are also current for large parts of Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Significant observations to 9 am AEST:
146 MM AT MATTIE O'NEIL BRIDGE IN THE 2 HOURS TO 8:58 AM.
73 mm at Netherdale in the 1 hour to 8:40 am.
87 mm at Stafford Crossing in the 1 hour to 7:18 am.
138 mm at Clarke Range in the 3 hours to 8:30 am.
112 mm at Eungella in the 3 hours to 8:39 am.
167 mm at Peter Faust Dam in the 6 hours to 7:21 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 warning is due to be issued by 12:05 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 Thunderstorm Warning
for Intense Rainfall

for parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.

Issued at 9:05 am Sunday, 11 January 2026.

INTENSE RAINFALL IS EXPECTED INLAND OF MACKAY THIS MORNING.

Weather Situation
Convergent bands from Tropical Cyclone Koji are expected to generate intense rainfall on the Central Coast inland Mackay this morning.
INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Coast and Whitsundays
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Eungella.
A separate Severe Weather Warning and forecast track map associated with Tropical Cyclone Koji is current for the northeast tropical coast. Several flood watches and warnings are also current for large parts of Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Significant observations to 9 am AEST:
146 MM AT MATTIE O'NEIL BRIDGE IN THE 2 HOURS TO 8:58 AM.
73 mm at Netherdale in the 1 hour to 8:40 am.
87 mm at Stafford Crossing in the 1 hour to 7:18 am.
138 mm at Clarke Range in the 3 hours to 8:30 am.
112 mm at Eungella in the 3 hours to 8:39 am.
167 mm at Peter Faust Dam in the 6 hours to 7:21 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 warning is due to be issued by 12:05 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 09:00 AM EST on Sunday 11 January 2026
for the period until midnight EST Monday 12 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Sunday 11 January
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Torres Strait, Peninsula Coast, Cairns Coast and Capricornia Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East Gulf of Carpentaria and Great Barrier Reef Offshore

Wind Warnings for Monday 12 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Torres Strait, 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
Tropical Cyclone Advice
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning.

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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 16
Issued at 07:41 AM EST on Sunday 11 January 2026

Headline:
Tropical Cyclone Koji to soon cross the coast between Ayr and Bowen. Heavy rain occurring between Ayr and Mackay.

Areas Affected:
Warning zone: Ayr to Mackay, including Whitsunday Islands, Bowen and Proserpine.

Watch zone: None.

Cancelled zone: None.

Details of Tropical Cyclone Koji 12U at 7:00 am AEST:
Intensity: Category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 75 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 100 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 55 kilometres of 19.5 degrees South 147.7 degrees East, estimated to be 80 kilometres northwest of Bowen and 240 kilometres northwest of Mackay.
Movement: south southwest at 21 kilometres per hour.
Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U), category 1, lies east southeast of Townsville and moving south and will cross the coast between Ayr and Bowen in the next few hours. The strongest winds are occurring over Whitsunday Islands. After crossing it will weaken rapidly before tracking southwestwards. Heavy rain may persist through the region through Sunday and into Monday.

Hazards:
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing between Townsville and St Lawrence. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL, which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, is possible between Ayr and Mackay.
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 100 km/h currently occurring through the Whitsunday Islands.
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 90 km/h may briefly extend to coastal areas between Ayr and Mackay and to adjacent inland areas during this morning as the system crosses the coast but then winds should ease following landfall. Tides are likely to be higher than normal between Cardwell and Mackay today but should not exceed the highest tide of the year.
A Severe Weather Warning is also current for heavy to locally intense rainfall and damaging winds about the northeast and central Queensland coasts. Flood Watches and Warnings are also current.

Recommended Action:
People between Townsville and Mackay, including Bowen, Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands should take precautions and listen to the next advice.
- Stay informed by checking your local government s Disaster Dashboards for the latest updates.
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Get Ready Queensland website www.getready.qld.gov.au
IF YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) IMMEDIATELY. For non-life threatening emergency assistance contact State Emergency Services (SES) online via the SES Assistance QLD App (Apple, Android), online 132500.qld.gov.au, or call 132 500 from anywhere in Queensland.

Cyclone advices and DFES Alerts are available by dialling 13 DFES (13 3337)

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:38 am Sunday, 11 January 2026.

TROPICAL CYCLONE KOJI WILL MAKE LANDFALL THIS MORNING, BRINGING HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WINDS TODAY.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U) is currently a Category 1 tropical cyclone and is continuing to move south towards the northeast Queensland coast. Koji is forecast to cross the coast as a Category 1 tropical cyclone later this morning south of Ayr.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia
For COASTAL AREAS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are expected to continue about coastal and adjacent inland parts between Ayr and Mackay this morning. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 100 km/h are currently occurring through the Whitsunday Islands.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing along coastal parts between Townsville and St Lawrence this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 150 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 340 mm possible. Further inland, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop later this morning, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 150 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible about areas between Ayr and Mackay today, with isolated six-hourly falls in excess of 230 mm possible.
Conditions to persist today over southern parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays, before possibly easing during Monday.
A Tropical Cyclone Warning has been issued. Please refer to Tropical Cyclone warnings and forecast track maps at https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/specialised-forecasts-and-observations/tropical-cyclone.
Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland, including the northeast. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.
Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.
For all other current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, Proserpine, Mackay, Moranbah, Sarina, Carmila, and St Lawrence.
188 mm was recorded at Peter Faust Dam (Proserpine) in the 6 hours to 6:25 am.
Sustained 64 km/h winds were recorded at Bowen Airport at 4:58 am.
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hamilton Island at 4:03 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 11:00 am 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, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:38 am Sunday, 11 January 2026.

TROPICAL CYCLONE KOJI WILL MAKE LANDFALL THIS MORNING, BRINGING HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WINDS TODAY.

Weather Situation
Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U) is currently a Category 1 tropical cyclone and is continuing to move south towards the northeast Queensland coast. Koji is forecast to cross the coast as a Category 1 tropical cyclone later this morning south of Ayr.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia
For COASTAL AREAS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are expected to continue about coastal and adjacent inland parts between Ayr and Mackay this morning. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 100 km/h are currently occurring through the Whitsunday Islands.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing along coastal parts between Townsville and St Lawrence this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 150 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 340 mm possible. Further inland, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop later this morning, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 150 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible about areas between Ayr and Mackay today, with isolated six-hourly falls in excess of 230 mm possible.
Conditions to persist today over southern parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays, before possibly easing during Monday.
A Tropical Cyclone Warning has been issued. Please refer to Tropical Cyclone warnings and forecast track maps at https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/specialised-forecasts-and-observations/tropical-cyclone.
Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland, including the northeast. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.
Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.
For all other current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, Proserpine, Mackay, Moranbah, Sarina, Carmila, and St Lawrence.
188 mm was recorded at Peter Faust Dam (Proserpine) in the 6 hours to 6:25 am.
Sustained 64 km/h winds were recorded at Bowen Airport at 4:58 am.
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hamilton Island at 4:03 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 11:00 am 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

Major Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 05:41 AM AEST on Sunday 11 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT MIRANI, WITH FURTHER RISES TO THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL POSSIBLE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall has been observed across parts of the Pioneer River catchment since Saturday morning. Further heavy rainfall is forecast during Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Koji crosses the coast. This rainfall may result in rapid river and creek level rises.
With forecast rainfall, moderate flooding is likely at Mirani from Sunday morning, with further rises to the major flood level possible Sunday afternoon. Minor flooding may develop at Mackay with Sunday afternoon's high tide, and further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for the Pioneer River catchment. A Tropical Cyclone Advice is current across the catchment.

Pioneer River:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Pioneer River at Mirani. Further rises to the major flood level are possible with forecast rainfall.

No observations are currently available for the Pioneer River at Mirani, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and rising.
The Pioneer River at Mirani is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) and moderate flood level (8.00 m) during Sunday morning. The river may exceed the major flood level (9.00 m) Sunday afternoon.

The Pioneer River at Mackay is currently at 4.60 m (1.66 m AHD) and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Pioneer River at Mackay may exceed the minor flood level (6.30 m) around Sunday afternoon's high tide. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 11 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Dam,-0.76,steady,4:00 am Sun 11/01/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,0.66,steady,5:00 am Sun 11/01/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,1.56,steady,5:17 am Sun 11/01/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,2.14,falling,5:20 am Sun 11/01/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.65,rising,3:05 am Sun 11/01/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,3.03,rising,5:15 am Sun 11/01/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,45.94,steady,4:00 am Sun 11/01/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir,2.28,steady,5:17 am Sun 11/01/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,0.47,steady,5:00 am Sun 11/01/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,0.75,rising,3:15 am Sun 11/01/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,14.54,rising,5:05 am Sun 11/01/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,4.65,rising,5:26 am Sun 11/01/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,4.55,rising,5:10 am Sun 11/01/26
Outer Harbour Tide,4.80,rising,4:25 am Sun 11/01/26

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, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Don River And Flood Warning For The Proserpine River
Issued at 05:34 AM EST on Sunday 11 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOWEN PUMP STATION FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy to locally intense rainfall is forecast to continue developing across the Don River catchment during Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Koji crosses the coast. The timing and the location of the heaviest falls will depend on the development and track of the system. This rainfall is likely to result in rapid river and creek level rises across the catchment.
With forecast rainfall, minor flooding is possible at Bowen Pump Station from Sunday morning, and moderate flooding is possible from Sunday afternoon. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for the Don River catchment. A Tropical Cyclone Advice is current across the catchment. A Flood Watch is current for adjacent catchments.

Don River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 1.25 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) Sunday morning. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Proserpine River:
River level rises are occurring in the Proserpine River catchment.

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 https://disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500.
In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.}
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Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Sunday 11 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don R at Ida Ck TM,0.84,Rising,04:20 AM SUN 11/01/26
Don R at Reeves TM,2.06,Rising,04:19 AM SUN 11/01/26
Bowen Wharf Tide TM,2.85,Rising,04:29 AM SUN 11/01/26
Proserpine R at P Faust Dam HW TM,-2.47,Steady,05:00 AM SUN 11/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Coastal Rivers Between Cooktown To Rockhampton And The Cape York Peninsula
Issued at 12:10 PM AEST on Saturday 10 January 2026
Flood Watch Number: 23
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS COASTAL RIVERS BETWEEN COOKTOWN TO ROCKHAMPTON AND THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Jacky Jacky Creek
Olive and Pascoe Rivers
Lockhart River
Stewart River
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Murray River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River
Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers
Jardine River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Daintree, Mulgrave and Russell, Tully, Herbert, Ross, Bohle, Black, Haughton, Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin, Don, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson

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 Sunday 11 January 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 12:35 PM AEST on Friday 09 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DALBEG AND SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE) FROM SUNDAY MORNING
Heavy to locally intense rainfall is forecast to develop across parts of the Burdekin River catchment from overnight Friday. The timing and the location of the heaviest falls will depend on the development and track of the tropical low. This rainfall is likely to result in rapid river and creek level rises. Minor flooding is possible for Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) from overnight Saturday, and possible at Dalbeg and Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) from Sunday morning. Minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Dam from Monday morning.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy to locally intense rainfall is current for parts of the Burdekin catchment.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam, with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) is currently at 3.80 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) may reach around the minor flood level (12.00 m) Sunday morning, with forecast rainfall.

The Burdekin Dam is currently at 1.86 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin Dam may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) Monday morning, with forecast rainfall.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls, with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 6.88 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 6.70 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 5.25 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Saturday 10 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.58,steady,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.52,steady,11:41 am Fri 09/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.40,steady,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.59,falling,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.14,steady,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.54,steady,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.80,falling,10:51 am Fri 09/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.07,steady,12:26 pm Fri 09/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,3.21,steady,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.38,steady,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.05,steady,12:20 pm Fri 09/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.86,steady,10:40 am Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.86,steady,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,0.66,steady,12:00 pm Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,6.88,falling,12:02 pm Fri 09/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.12,steady,4:51 am Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,7.15,falling,12:28 pm Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,6.70,falling,11:50 am Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,5.25,steady,11:35 am Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.85,steady,11:36 am Fri 09/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.04,rising,12:16 pm Fri 09/01/26

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.