Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Southeast Coast and parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:32 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND FROM LATE THURSDAY EVENING.

Weather Situation
A southerly wind change will move into the South East Coast overnight Thursday into Friday morning, before stalling over the Wide Bay and Burnett during Friday afternoon/evening. Meanwhile, an approaching mid-level trough combines with high atmospheric moisture and humid onshore flow to produce persistent rainfall over parts of the South East Coast, southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt from Thursday evening.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about the South East Coast from late Thursday evening, extending inland to southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt during Friday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Kingaroy, Caboolture, Caloundra, Ipswich, Gatton, Cleveland, Cherbourg, Jimboomba and Kilcoy.

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 5:00 pm AEST Thursday.
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

for Southeast Coast and parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:32 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND FROM LATE THURSDAY EVENING.

Weather Situation
A southerly wind change will move into the South East Coast overnight Thursday into Friday morning, before stalling over the Wide Bay and Burnett during Friday afternoon/evening. Meanwhile, an approaching mid-level trough combines with high atmospheric moisture and humid onshore flow to produce persistent rainfall over parts of the South East Coast, southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt from Thursday evening.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about the South East Coast from late Thursday evening, extending inland to southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt during Friday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Kingaroy, Caboolture, Caloundra, Ipswich, Gatton, Cleveland, Cherbourg, Jimboomba and Kilcoy.

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 5:00 pm AEST Thursday.
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

Final Flood Warning For The Isaac River
Issued at 09:43 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT YATTON
Minor flooding has now eased along the Isaac River at Yatton.
As the flood peak moves downstream, river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level at forecast locations along the Lower Fitzroy River.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding has eased along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 6.01 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain below the minor flood level (7.50 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.34,falling,9:09 am Tue 10/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.36,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.84,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,-1.07,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,5.71,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,-0.70,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.41,steady,7:07 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.74,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.59,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,8:02 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.22,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,6:33 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.94,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Don River at Rannes,2.02,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.60,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.05,steady,8:13 am Tue 10/02/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.09,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.36,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.30,steady,7:01 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.42,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.51,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.36,steady,8:30 am Tue 10/02/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.54,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.06,falling,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.43,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,6.01,falling,9:10 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.53,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.68,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.40,rising,9:21 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.91,falling,8:38 am Tue 10/02/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,14.27,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.79,falling,8:46 am Tue 10/02/26

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.