Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:51 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north and developing in the southeast on Sunday.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U is situated in northern parts of the North West district. The monsoon trough extends inland from this low and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern interior. The low will remain stationary tonight before gradually moving to the southeast on Sunday. Meanwhile rich tropical moisture feeding into a developing trough in southeast Queensland will see rainfall increasing into Sunday and continuing during Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
FOR THE NORTHERN INTERIOR: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the northern interior today, potentially easing this afternoon before increasing again tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 70 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 120 mm possible.
FOR THE SOUTH EAST: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields is expected to develop on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. Isolated falls around 170 mm are possible on the Sunshine Coast tonight. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 150 mm possible.
There is some uncertainty where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions towards the coast and north into the Capricornia district are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Gympie, Kingaroy, Richmond, Julia Creek and Carnarvon National Park.
133.0 mm was recorded at Burke Development Road (Lower Walker Creek) in the 6 hours to 7:45 am
79.6 mm of rainfall was observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2:36 am.
118.0 mm of rainfall was observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2 am.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Saturday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:51 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north and developing in the southeast on Sunday.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U is situated in northern parts of the North West district. The monsoon trough extends inland from this low and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern interior. The low will remain stationary tonight before gradually moving to the southeast on Sunday. Meanwhile rich tropical moisture feeding into a developing trough in southeast Queensland will see rainfall increasing into Sunday and continuing during Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
FOR THE NORTHERN INTERIOR: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the northern interior today, potentially easing this afternoon before increasing again tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 70 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 120 mm possible.
FOR THE SOUTH EAST: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields is expected to develop on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. Isolated falls around 170 mm are possible on the Sunshine Coast tonight. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 150 mm possible.
There is some uncertainty where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions towards the coast and north into the Capricornia district are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Gympie, Kingaroy, Richmond, Julia Creek and Carnarvon National Park.
133.0 mm was recorded at Burke Development Road (Lower Walker Creek) in the 6 hours to 7:45 am
79.6 mm of rainfall was observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2:36 am.
118.0 mm of rainfall was observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2 am.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Saturday.
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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 12:12 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across parts of the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Rainfall has been particularly heavy across the Funnel Creek catchment, where river levels are rising rapidly. Minor flooding may develop along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Sunday into Monday.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week. Higher and earlier river level rises are possible, depending on the timing and intensity of rainfall.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is possible at Yatton with further rises possible with forecast rain.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 4.18 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton may exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.14,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.38,steady,9:09 am Sat 07/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.67,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.80,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.05,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,2.21,steady,7:06 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.64,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.87,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.08,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.63,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.85,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.09,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.55,rising,11:13 am Sat 07/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.12,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.27,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.05,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.01,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.60,falling,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,11:30 am Sat 07/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.52,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,2.96,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,4.16,steady,11:13 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.62,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.89,steady,11:48 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.17,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.45,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.62,rising,11:34 am Sat 07/03/26

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 03:00 PM AEDT on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
Along the Paroo River, the flood peak is moving downstream from Hungerford in Queensland, which is likely to cause renewed river level rises at Willara Crossing from early next week. River levels at Wanaaring are also elevated, where minor flooding is possible from early next week,
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and may develop at Wanaaring from early next week.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.48 m and steady, above the minor flood level (0.7 m) with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may peak near 1.60 m during Saturday. Further rises are possible from early next week as upstream flows arrive.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring was at 2.36 m around 05:00 pm Thursday, below the minor flood level (2.40 m).
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.40 m) during weekend. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 03:30 PM AEDT on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.78,steady,2:45 pm Fri 06/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.54,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.25,falling,6:00 am Fri 06/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.48,steady,2:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.36,steady,5:00 pm Thu 05/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek, Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 01:57 PM AEST on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 65

MAJOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
A MODERATE FLOOD PEAK IS OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE
A moderate flood peak moving along the Thomson River is passing through Stonehenge. Upstream at Camoola Park and Longreach river levels are falling slowly. The flood peak currently around Stonehenge is likely to move through Jundah over the weekend.
Along the lower Barcoo River, flooding is easing with the main peak is now downstream of Retreat. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain over the weekend and into next week.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed major flooding is estimated to be occurring at Windorah (Main Channel). Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers, with a flood peak forecast to reach Windorah early next week.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo River catchments over the weekend. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River. Major flooding is possible at Jundah.
No current river level observations are available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) through to mid March.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.38 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the moderate flood level (4.30 m) Friday afternoon.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and steady around a peak.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain around 3.50 m, near its peak during the weekend, with moderate flooding.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.85 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may peak near the major flood level (5.00 m) during the weekend.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat with renewed rises possible.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.95 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Saturday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain over the weekend and into next week.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges major flooding is estimated to be continuing.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around 5.50 m early next week, with major 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.74,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.22,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.55,steady,6:00 pm Thu 05/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.38,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.57,steady,6:00 am Fri 06/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.85,steady,7:00 am Fri 06/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Fri 06/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.62,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,0.90,falling,8:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,1.90,falling,5:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.95,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.16,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.04,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26

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.