Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac And Mackenzie Rivers, Moderate Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River And Flood Warning For The Nogoa River Catchment
Issued at 05:48 PM AEST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT YATTON AND TARTRUS
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YAAMBA FROM SATURDAY EVENING AND AT ROCKHAMPTON FROM MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall across the Fitzroy River Catchment from early Sunday has resulted in rapid river and creek level rises throughout the Connors, Isaac, and Mackenzie River catchments, as well as the Theresa Creek catchment.
A major flood peak was observed at Yatton along the Isaac River early Wednesday morning. Major flooding is also occurring along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus, where a major flood peak is expected from Thursday morning.
River level rises are expected along the Fitzroy River later in the week as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. Minor flooding is possible at Yaamba from Friday and at Rockhampton from Sunday afternoon. Moderate flooding is possible at Yaamba from Saturday evening and at Rockhampton from Monday. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast across most of the catchment for the next few days, which may cause river level rises in southern and western parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels in the Fitzroy River at this stage.

Nogoa River:
Major flooding is occurring along Theresa Creek at Valeria and Gregory Highway. Moderate flooding is occurring at Duckponds.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Pink Lagoon. Major flooding is occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton peaked at 17.66 m early Wednesday morning, with major flooding. The river is currently at 17.21 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain above the major flood level (16.50 m) into Thursday morning.

Mackenzie River:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Coolmaringa, Bingegang. Major flooding is occurring at Tartrus.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 15.26 m AHD and rising, with major flooding.
A major flood peak is likely along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus from Thursday morning.

Fitzroy River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba, however the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level.
River level rises are expected later in the week and into next week as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. The Fitzroy River at Yaamba may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) from Friday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (12.00 m) from Saturday evening. The river is likely to peak below the major flood level (15.00 m) from Tuesday 20 January. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 2.70 m at 3:00 pm Wednesday and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level.
River level rises are expected later in the week and into next week as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (7.50 m) Monday 19 January. The river may peak above the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from overnight Tuesday 20 January into Wednesday 21 January. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

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 10:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 14 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.73,steady,4:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.34,rising,12:08 pm Thu 08/01/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.55,steady,5:05 pm Wed 14/01/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.75,steady,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.06,steady,4:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.08,steady,4:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.03,steady,4:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,4:08 pm Wed 14/01/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.29,steady,4:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-10.30,rising,4:48 pm Wed 14/01/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,5:02 pm Wed 14/01/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.19,steady,4:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,3:32 pm Wed 14/01/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.67,steady,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Don River at Rannes,5.19,steady,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.11,rising,4:53 pm Wed 14/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.25,steady,5:12 pm Wed 14/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,4.95,rising,5:10 pm Wed 14/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,2.07,steady,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,3.20,steady,4:03 pm Wed 14/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,6.47,rising,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.29,steady,4:43 pm Wed 14/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,4.36,steady,5:30 pm Wed 14/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,10.26,steady,5:39 pm Wed 14/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,7.65,rising,5:15 pm Wed 14/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,13.32,falling,5:20 pm Wed 14/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,17.21,falling,4:50 pm Wed 14/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,9.98,rising,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,11.51,steady,4:33 pm Wed 14/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,10.60,falling,4:49 pm Wed 14/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,15.26,rising,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,15.29,rising,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,2.70,falling,3:00 pm Wed 14/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,3.48,rising,5:00 pm Wed 14/01/26

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.