Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Isaac River
Issued at 12:36 PM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT YATTON FOLLOWING A PEAK MONDAY MORNING
The main peak along the Isaac River has now passed Yatton, where moderate flooding continues and river levels are falling slowly. At this stage, river levels along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus and downstream are expected to remain below minor flood levels.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Isaac River at Yatton. Minor flooding is occurring along Connors River at Pink Lagoon.
The Isaac River at Yatton peaked at 11.58 m during Monday morning, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 11.53 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton may fall below the moderate flood level (9.50 m) around Tuesday afternoon.

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 Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.41,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.14,steady,9:09 am Mon 23/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.80,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,1.38,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.24,steady,11:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.43,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.38,steady,11:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:06 am Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.03,falling,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,4.13,steady,11:38 am Mon 23/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,1.37,falling,12:20 pm Mon 23/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,6.87,falling,12:20 pm Mon 23/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,11.51,falling,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River And Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 10:04 AM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MAJOR FLOODING TO CONTINUE FALLING AT TAEMAS INTO TUESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST ANNS, DALBEG, AND AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT CLARE MONDAY MORNING AND LIKELY AT INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) FROM MONDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since last week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Major flooding peaked during Sunday afternoon along the Cape River at Taemas, while a minor flood peak is likely during Monday at St Anns along the Suttor River. As these flows continue to move downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Burdekin Falls Dam and at Dalbeg, and minor flooding is expected at Clare during Monday morning, and is likely at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) from Monday evening. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Along the upper Burdekin River, Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) peaked below minor overnight Sunday into Monday.
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 5.57 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to peak above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) into Tuesday.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas peaked at 9.71 m around 1:15 pm Sunday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 9.41 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin river at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) peaked at 11.40 m around 2:00 am Monday 23 February, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 10.80 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).

The Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.38 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam may peak near 3.90 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding.

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 10.28 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may peak near 12.20 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare is expected to exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) Monday morning. The river may reach around 9.50 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 6.65 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) Monday evening. The river may reach around 7.50 m Tuesday morning, with minor flooding. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.57,rising,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.86,steady,9:20 am Mon 23/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,9.41,falling,9:30 am Mon 23/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.38,rising,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,10.28,rising,9:40 am Mon 23/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.95,rising,8:55 am Mon 23/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.65,rising,8:34 am Mon 23/02/26

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.