Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:43 pm Friday, 21 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing about the western Maranoa and Southern Highlands this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is triggering storms this afternoon. These may become severe through southeastern parts of the state.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Roma.

Emergency services advise people to:
* 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 7:45 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:43 pm Friday, 21 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing about the western Maranoa and Southern Highlands this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is triggering storms this afternoon. These may become severe through southeastern parts of the state.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Roma.

Emergency services advise people to:
* 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 7:45 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
"Re issued to correct warning title"

Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:29 PM AEST on Friday 21 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAROOM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY AND POSSIBLE AT MOURA AND BARALABA DURING FRIDAY
Moderate rainfall overnight in the Upper Dawson River catchment and during the past week has resulted in river rises along the Dawson River and its tributaries.
Renewed river level rises to the minor flood level at Taroom overnight Friday into Saturday are likely. River level rises are occurring along the Middle Dawson River where minor flooding may develop at Moura and Baralaba during Friday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River to Theodore
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 3.31 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.5 m) during overnight Friday into Saturday.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura.
The Dawson River at Moura may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Friday.

No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Friday. The river may reach around 5.50 m during Saturday, 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 11:30 AM AEST on Saturday 22 November 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.15,steady,12:20 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.99,steady,12:08 pm Fri 21/11/25
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.77,steady,12:20 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Taroom,3.31,rising,12:25 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.55,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.92,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.71,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,11:25 am Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.13,rising,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-13.77,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:03 am Fri 21/11/25
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-15.65,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,12:32 pm Fri 21/11/25
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.52,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Don River at Rannes,1.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.63,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.55,steady,11:12 am Fri 21/11/25
Comet River at The Lake,1.05,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.27,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.10,steady,1:06 pm Fri 21/11/25
Nogoa River at Craigmore,3.04,falling,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.40,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,11:30 am Fri 21/11/25
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.21,steady,10:19 am Fri 21/11/25
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,0.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Isaac River at Yatton,0.81,steady,11:00 am Fri 21/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.03,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.26,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,5.75,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,4.98,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,10.25,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,3.38,falling,12:45 pm Fri 21/11/25

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

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne And Maranoa Rivers
Issued at 01:10 PM AEST on Friday 21 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT SURAT
River level rises along the Upper Balonne River and its tributaries are falling and minor flooding is no longer expected at Surat.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Balonne River to Surat:
Minor flooding is not expected along the Upper Balonne River to Surat.
No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat (manual gauge). However, based on the downstream automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Balonne River at Surat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 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:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.64,steady,12:54 pm Fri 21/11/25
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.72,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Bungil Creek at Roma,0.53,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Balonne River at Weribone,4.04,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Balonne River at Warroo,4.95,steady,11:00 am Fri 21/11/25
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.21,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25

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.