Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
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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.
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 34.
Forecast for Buxton (25.1967°S, 152.537°E, 2m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
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