Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Conners-Isaac, Mackenzie And Fitzroy Rivers And Flood Warning For The Nogoa River Catchment
Issued at 09:52 PM AEST on Friday 16 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YAAMBA FROM SATURDAY EVENING AND AT ROCKHAMPTON FROM MONDAY
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT TARTRUS AND AT YATTON
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. A flood peak from the Connors-Isaac River has moved into the Mackenzie River and is downstream of Tartrus, between Coolmaringa and Foleyvale. Another peak from Theresa Creek is moving through the lower Nogoa River and into the upper parts of the Mackenzie River catchment. This peak may prolong minor to moderate flooding along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus during the weekend.
River level rises are occurring along the Fitzroy River as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River and are expected to continue over the next few days. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Yaamba and likely at Rockhampton from Sunday afternoon. Moderate flooding is possible at Yaamba from Saturday evening 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 river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Nogoa River:
Renewed river level rises are occurring in the Theresa Creek catchment, with a minor flood peak observed at Clermont early Friday morning. The river level at Duckponds is falling, with moderate flooding.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton and minor flooding is occurring at Pink Lagoon.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 14.81 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) for the next few days.

Mackenzie River:
Major flooding is occurring at Coolmaringa. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bedford Weir and Tartrus and minor flooding is occurring at Bingegang.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 14.92 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (13.00 m) for the next few days.

Fitzroy River:
Moderate flooding is possible at Yaamba and Rockhampton. Minor flooding is occurring 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 may exceed the moderate flood level (12.00 m) from Saturday evening. The river may peak near 14.80 m from Tuesday 20 January, with moderate flooding. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

As at 2:55 pm Friday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 3.37 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 afternoon. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Saturday 17 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.48,steady,9:05 pm Fri 16/01/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.73,steady,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.06,steady,8:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.07,steady,8:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.03,steady,8:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,3.36,falling,9:39 pm Fri 16/01/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.23,steady,8:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-9.53,steady,8:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,8:02 pm Fri 16/01/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.15,steady,8:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:32 pm Fri 16/01/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.53,steady,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Don River at Rannes,4.38,falling,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,5.24,rising,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.20,steady,8:12 pm Fri 16/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,3.72,falling,8:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,4.11,falling,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,4.35,falling,7:03 pm Fri 16/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,7.00,steady,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-9.66,steady,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.46,steady,8:30 pm Fri 16/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,7.36,falling,9:15 pm Fri 16/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,6.41,rising,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,8.61,falling,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,14.81,falling,9:40 pm Fri 16/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,14.08,rising,6:18 pm Fri 16/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,11.45,rising,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,10.70,rising,8:49 pm Fri 16/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,14.92,falling,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,18.48,rising,9:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,3.37,falling,2:55 pm Fri 16/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,3.83,falling,9:40 pm Fri 16/01/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:50 pm Friday, 16 January 2026.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a surface trough to cause severe thunderstorms this evening.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
This warning is now cancelled.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:50 pm Friday, 16 January 2026.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a surface trough to cause severe thunderstorms this evening.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
This warning is now cancelled.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Friday 16 January 2026
Valid for Friday 16 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures generally in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands.

Maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease by early next week.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 17 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Friday 16 January 2026
Valid for Friday 16 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures generally in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands.

Maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease by early next week.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 17 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Friday 16 January 2026
Valid for Friday 16 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures generally in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands.

Maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease by early next week.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 17 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Friday 16 January 2026
Valid for Friday 16 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures generally in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands.

Maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease by early next week.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 17 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Friday 16 January 2026
Valid for Friday 16 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures generally in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands.

Maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease by early next week.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 17 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Friday 16 January 2026
Valid for Friday 16 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures generally in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands.

Maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease by early next week.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 17 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Friday 16 January 2026
Valid for Friday 16 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures generally in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands.

Maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease by early next week.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 17 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Friday 16 January 2026
Valid for Friday 16 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures generally in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands.

Maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease by early next week.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 17 January 2026