Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:35 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON AND SURAT
The flood peak along the Upper Balonne is downstream of Surat, where a major flood peak was observed during Monday, and is approaching Warroo, where minor flooding is possible from overnight Tuesday.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.

Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 10.12 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) through to Wednesday.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (9.0 m) and falling after a peak of around 10.5 m during Monday afternoon.
The Balonne River at Surat is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) for the next few days.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 8.69 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may reach around 9.80 m overnight Thursday into Friday, with minor flooding.

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 Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.79,steady,7:08 am Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Warkon,10.12,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.72,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,0.79,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,10.10,steady,12:15 pm Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,10.94,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,8.69,steady,11:43 am Tue 17/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,2.11,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,0.01,steady,11:00 am Tue 17/03/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 02:09 PM AEDT on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 22

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WILLARA CROSSING AND WANAARING
River levels are likely to remain around the minor flood level at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring.
Further heavy rain is forecast on Tuesday with renewed river level rises possible along the Paroo River from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is likely along the Paroo River downstream of Hungerford.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing peaked Friday morning around 1.29 m with minor flooding. The river level is currently at 0.67 m and falling, just below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain around the minor flood level (0.70 m) into Tuesday. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rain overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may exceed 1.20 m during Wednesday or Thursday, with minor flooding.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 2.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is likely to remain around the minor flood level (2.40 m) into Tuesday. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rain overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

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.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
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 03:00 PM AEDT on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.57,steady,1:45 pm Mon 16/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.22,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.48,falling,6:00 am Sun 15/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.67,falling,1:30 pm Mon 16/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.30,steady,1:00 pm Mon 16/03/26

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.