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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 7:23 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:15 pm, VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds were detected near Caboolture and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect the area southwest of Caloundra, the area southwest of Gympie and Bribie Island by 7:45 pm and Caloundra, waters off Bribie Island and Montville by 8:15 pm.
57 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lees Crossing in the 40 minutes to 6:35 pm.
50 mm of rainfall was recorded at Dayboro (Terrors Creek) in the 30 minutes to 6:31 pm.
47 mm of rainfall was recorded at Reedy Creek in the 30 minutes to 6:03 pm.
46 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hays Landing in the 30 minutes to 5:34 pm.
41 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lowood in the 30 minutes to 5:32 pm.
50 mm of rainfall was recorded at Wivenhoe Dam in the 30 minutes to 5:31 pm.
58 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Stradbroke in the 30 minutes to 5:25 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at Buaraba in the 30 minutes to 5:14 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at UQ Gatton in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
44 mm of rainfall was recorded at Upper Western Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:52 pm.
55 mm of rainfall was recorded at Forest Hill in the 30 minutes to 4:49 pm.
53 mm of rainfall was recorded at Adam's Bridge (Bremer River, west of Harrisville) in the 30 minutes to 4:44 pm.
53 mm of rainfall was recorded at McGarrigal Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:30 pm.
60 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mulgowie Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:27 pm.
48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Berryman Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:25 pm.
49 mm of rainfall was recorded at Campbells Gully (Warwick) in the 30 minutes to 3:01 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Brisbane,South Burnett,Cherbourg,Somerset

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:25 pm.
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 Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 7:23 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:15 pm, VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds were detected near Caboolture and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect the area southwest of Caloundra, the area southwest of Gympie and Bribie Island by 7:45 pm and Caloundra, waters off Bribie Island and Montville by 8:15 pm.
57 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lees Crossing in the 40 minutes to 6:35 pm.
50 mm of rainfall was recorded at Dayboro (Terrors Creek) in the 30 minutes to 6:31 pm.
47 mm of rainfall was recorded at Reedy Creek in the 30 minutes to 6:03 pm.
46 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hays Landing in the 30 minutes to 5:34 pm.
41 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lowood in the 30 minutes to 5:32 pm.
50 mm of rainfall was recorded at Wivenhoe Dam in the 30 minutes to 5:31 pm.
58 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Stradbroke in the 30 minutes to 5:25 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at Buaraba in the 30 minutes to 5:14 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at UQ Gatton in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
44 mm of rainfall was recorded at Upper Western Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:52 pm.
55 mm of rainfall was recorded at Forest Hill in the 30 minutes to 4:49 pm.
53 mm of rainfall was recorded at Adam's Bridge (Bremer River, west of Harrisville) in the 30 minutes to 4:44 pm.
53 mm of rainfall was recorded at McGarrigal Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:30 pm.
60 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mulgowie Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:27 pm.
48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Berryman Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:25 pm.
49 mm of rainfall was recorded at Campbells Gully (Warwick) in the 30 minutes to 3:01 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Brisbane,South Burnett,Cherbourg,Somerset

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:25 pm.
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

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

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:18 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE RAINFALL over parts of the southeast. Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders.

Weather Situation
Very warm and humid onshore flow is combining with a trough of low pressure to produce severe thunderstorms over parts of southeast Queensland today. Meanwhile over the central north, persistent thunderstorm activity is producing possible heavy rainfall.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Maroochydore, Gympie, Gayndah, Caboolture, Cherbourg and Caloundra.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district. Locations which may be affected include Georgetown, Forsayth and Einasleigh.
47 mm of rainfall was recorded at Reedy Creek in the 30 minutes to 6:03 pm.
46 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hays Landing in the 30 minutes to 5:34 pm.
41 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lowood in the 30 minutes to 5:32 pm.
50 mm of rainfall was recorded at Wivenhoe Dam in the 30 minutes to 5:31 pm.
58 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Stradbroke in the 30 minutes to 5:25 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at Buaraba in the 30 minutes to 5:14 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at UQ Gatton in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
44 mm of rainfall was recorded at Upper Western Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:52 pm.
55 mm of rainfall was recorded at Forest Hill in the 30 minutes to 4:49 pm.
53 mm of rainfall was recorded at Adam's Bridge (Bremer River, west of Harrisville) in the 30 minutes to 4:44 pm.
53 mm of rainfall was recorded at McGarrigal Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:30 pm.
60 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mulgowie Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:27 pm.
48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Berryman Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:25 pm.
49 mm of rainfall was recorded at Campbells Gully (Warwick) in the 30 minutes to 3:01 pm, 65 mm in the 1 hour to 3:32 pm.
51 mm of rainfall was recorded at Seven Oaks in 40 minutes to 2:31 pm.

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 10:20 pm.
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 Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:18 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE RAINFALL over parts of the southeast. Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders.

Weather Situation
Very warm and humid onshore flow is combining with a trough of low pressure to produce severe thunderstorms over parts of southeast Queensland today. Meanwhile over the central north, persistent thunderstorm activity is producing possible heavy rainfall.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Maroochydore, Gympie, Gayndah, Caboolture, Cherbourg and Caloundra.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district. Locations which may be affected include Georgetown, Forsayth and Einasleigh.
47 mm of rainfall was recorded at Reedy Creek in the 30 minutes to 6:03 pm.
46 mm of rainfall was recorded at Hays Landing in the 30 minutes to 5:34 pm.
41 mm of rainfall was recorded at Lowood in the 30 minutes to 5:32 pm.
50 mm of rainfall was recorded at Wivenhoe Dam in the 30 minutes to 5:31 pm.
58 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Stradbroke in the 30 minutes to 5:25 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at Buaraba in the 30 minutes to 5:14 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at UQ Gatton in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
44 mm of rainfall was recorded at Upper Western Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:52 pm.
55 mm of rainfall was recorded at Forest Hill in the 30 minutes to 4:49 pm.
53 mm of rainfall was recorded at Adam's Bridge (Bremer River, west of Harrisville) in the 30 minutes to 4:44 pm.
53 mm of rainfall was recorded at McGarrigal Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:30 pm.
60 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mulgowie Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:27 pm.
48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Berryman Road (south of Laidley) in the 30 minutes to 4:25 pm.
49 mm of rainfall was recorded at Campbells Gully (Warwick) in the 30 minutes to 3:01 pm, 65 mm in the 1 hour to 3:32 pm.
51 mm of rainfall was recorded at Seven Oaks in 40 minutes to 2:31 pm.

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 10:20 pm.
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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac, Mackenzie And Fitzroy Rivers And Flood Warning For The Nogoa River Catchment
Issued at 05:38 PM AEST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 22

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YAAMBA FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY AND AT ROCKHAMPTON FROM MONDAY
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT TARTRUS AND YATTON
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. The main flood peak is moving along the Mackenzie River and approaching Foleyvale. Another peak from Theresa Creek has moved through the lower Nogoa River and into the upper Mackenzie River, and is currently between Bedford Weir and Bingegang Weir. This peak may prolong minor to moderate flooding along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus during the weekend and into next week. Renewed river level rises are also occurring in upper parts of the Connors-Isaac catchment and parts of Theresa Creek following recent rainfall.
River level rises along the Fitzroy River are expected to continue into next week as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Yaamba and likely at Rockhampton from Sunday evening. Moderate flooding is possible at Yaamba from overnight Saturday into Sunday and at Rockhampton from Monday, with a moderate flood peak possible at Rockhampton from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Significant uncertainties remain regarding peak water levels along the Lower Fitzroy River and peak forecasts and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Nogoa River:
Elevated river levels are occurring in the Theresa Creek catchment, with major flooding easing at Valeria Saturday evening. Renewed river level rises are occurring downstream at Gregory Highway.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Renewed rises and moderate flooding are occurring at Pink Lagoon. Downstream, moderate flooding is easing at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 13.56 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) over the weekend and into next week. Small renewed river level rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Mackenzie River:
Major flooding is easing at Coolmaringa. Moderate flooding is easing at Bedford Weir and Tartrus, and minor flooding is rising at Bingegang Weir HG.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 13.84 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (13.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Fitzroy River:
Moderate flooding is possible at Yaamba and Rockhampton. Minor flooding is rising at Riverslea.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. Based on the upstream gauge at Wattlebank, the river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (12.00 m) from overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may peak near 14.80 m during Tuesday, with moderate flooding.

As at 2:55 pm Saturday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 4.26 m and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) from Sunday evening. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Monday. The river may peak near 8.00 m from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with moderate flooding. Peak 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 Saturday 17 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Knebworth,6.82,rising,4:53 pm Sat 17/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.20,steady,5:12 pm Sat 17/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,2.59,falling,5:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,2.21,falling,5:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,4.05,steady,4:03 pm Sat 17/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,7.51,rising,5:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-9.45,steady,4:48 pm Sat 17/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,2:30 pm Sat 17/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,8.26,rising,5:26 pm Sat 17/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,6.66,steady,5:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,9.34,rising,5:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,13.56,falling,4:49 pm Sat 17/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,13.18,falling,4:53 pm Sat 17/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,12.69,steady,5:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,11.60,steady,5:10 pm Sat 17/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,13.84,falling,5:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,19.90,rising,5:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,4.26,falling,2:55 pm Sat 17/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.26,rising,4:47 pm Sat 17/01/26

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.