Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Capricornia and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:22 pm Monday, 12 January 2026.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji continues moving inland, bringing heavy rainfall.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji is currently located over the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district, weakening as it continues slowly tracking northwesterly over land. The system is bringing moist onshore flow to its south, continuing to support the risk of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Capricornia
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, and far eastern Central West forecast districts tonight, with conditions expected to gradually ease Tuesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely with isolated falls up to 140 mm possible.
Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. For all current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Biloela, Blackwater and Yeppoon.
99 mm was recorded at Sunny Park in the 6 hours to 7:28 am.
113 mm was recorded at Fitzroy Developmental Road in the 6 hours to 4:39 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Coast and Whitsundays

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 Monday.
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 Capricornia and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:22 pm Monday, 12 January 2026.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji continues moving inland, bringing heavy rainfall.

Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji is currently located over the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district, weakening as it continues slowly tracking northwesterly over land. The system is bringing moist onshore flow to its south, continuing to support the risk of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Capricornia
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, and far eastern Central West forecast districts tonight, with conditions expected to gradually ease Tuesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely with isolated falls up to 140 mm possible.
Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. For all current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Biloela, Blackwater and Yeppoon.
99 mm was recorded at Sunny Park in the 6 hours to 7:28 am.
113 mm was recorded at Fitzroy Developmental Road in the 6 hours to 4:39 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Coast and Whitsundays

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 Monday.
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, Australia

Flood Watch For Catchments In Parts Of The Capricornia And Wide Bay And Burnett, Including Adjacent Inland Catchments
Issued at 12:57 PM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026
Flood Watch Number: 25
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS CATCHMENTS FROM CAPRICORNIA TO WIDE BAY BURNETT, INCLUDING ADJACENT INLAND CATCHMENTS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
Calliope River
Boyne River
Baffle Creek
Kolan River
Burnett River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Barcoo River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Herbert, Belyando and Suttor to Burdekin Falls Dam, Cape to Burdekin Falls Dam, Burdekin River, Connors and Isaac, Fitzroy and Mackenzie, lower Flinders, Norman, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Don And Proserpine Rivers
Issued at 08:28 AM EST on Monday 12 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
The risk of heavy rainfall has eased for the Don and Proserpine River catchments as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji has moved southward. Flooding has eased along the Don and Proserpine Rivers.
Forecast showers and thunderstorms over the next few days are not expected to significantly affect river levels.

Don River:
No further flooding is expected in the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station peaked at 4.30 metres around 03:15 pm Sunday 11 January, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and is currently at 2.30 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (2.5 m).
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Proserpine River:
No further flooding is expected in the Proserpine River.

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 https://disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500.
In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.}
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Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Don R at Ida Ck TM,1.53,Falling,07:00 AM MON 12/01/26
Don R at Reeves TM,2.34,Falling,07:00 AM MON 12/01/26
Bowen Wharf Tide TM,2.74,Steady,07:41 AM MON 12/01/26
Proserpine R at P Faust Dam HW TM,-1.85,Steady,07:00 AM MON 12/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac Rivers And Moderate Flood Warning For The Mackenzie River
Issued at 05:42 AM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY SIMILAR TO THE 2013 EX-TC OSWALD FLOOD
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TARTRUS OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals has been observed over parts of the Fitzroy River Catchment since early Sunday morning. This has resulted in rapid river and creek level rises along the upper tributaries of the Connors and Isaac Rivers catchment.
Minor to major flooding is expected to develop along the Isaac River at Yatton during Monday and into Tuesday. In upstream tributaries across the Connors-Isaac River catchment, river levels and responses similar to 2013 Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald flood levels have been observed. No 2013 peak data is available at Yatton, but a similar major peak is expected. As floodwaters continue to flow downstream, moderate flooding may develop along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. At Rockhampton, below minor peak from local run-off is likely during Tuesday. Renewed rises to higher levels are possible later this week as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for the Fitzroy River catchment.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Major flooding is possible along the Connors and Isaac Rivers.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 4.70 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) Monday morning and the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Monday afternoon. The river may exceed the major flood level (16.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday with a peak just above the major flood level possible during Tuesday.

Mackenzie River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Mackenzie River
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 6.29 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is likely to exceed the minor flood level (11.00 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (13.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive.

Fitzroy River:
Elevated river levels are likely along the Fitzroy River.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is likely to peak near 5.00 m from local run-off during Tuesday with the high tides, below the minor flood level (7.00 m). Renewed rises to higher levels are possible later this week as upstream floodwaters 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.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 Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.31,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.34,rising,12:08 pm Thu 08/01/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.56,falling,5:15 am Mon 12/01/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.75,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.07,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.08,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.05,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.41,steady,4:08 am Mon 12/01/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.39,steady,4:53 am Mon 12/01/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.61,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,5:02 am Mon 12/01/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.25,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,3:32 am Mon 12/01/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.24,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Don River at Rannes,2.11,steady,4:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.03,steady,4:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.25,steady,5:12 am Mon 12/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,0.82,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.27,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.05,steady,4:03 am Mon 12/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,0.92,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.74,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.41,rising,3:24 am Mon 12/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.36,rising,5:06 am Mon 12/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,6.13,rising,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,10.63,rising,5:21 am Mon 12/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,4.70,rising,5:20 am Mon 12/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.58,steady,4:53 am Mon 12/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.67,rising,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,6.35,rising,4:10 am Mon 12/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.29,rising,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,12.87,steady,5:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.20,rising,4:19 am Mon 12/01/26

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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 04:26 AM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING EASED ALONG THE PIONEER RIVER
The risk of heavy rainfall has eased for the Pioneer River catchment as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji has moved southward. Flooding has eased along the Pioneer River at Mirani and Mackay.
Forecast showers and thunderstorms over the next few days are not expected to significantly affect river levels.

Pioneer River:
Flooding has eased along the Pioneer River.

No observations are currently available for the Pioneer River at Mirani, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and falling.
The Pioneer River at Mirani is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).

The Pioneer River at Mackay is currently at 4.15 m (1.21 m AHD) and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level.
The Pioneer River at Mackay is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.30 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:
Teemburra Dam,0.33,steady,4:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,3.39,falling,3:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,5.21,falling,3:15 am Mon 12/01/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,1.95,falling,3:22 am Mon 12/01/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.10,falling,3:55 am Mon 12/01/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,2.98,falling,3:15 am Mon 12/01/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,47.36,falling,4:03 am Mon 12/01/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir,4.88,falling,4:03 am Mon 12/01/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.57,falling,4:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,2.05,falling,3:59 am Mon 12/01/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,16.78,falling,3:20 am Mon 12/01/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,5.55,falling,4:12 am Mon 12/01/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,4.15,falling,3:56 am Mon 12/01/26
Outer Harbour Tide,2.66,rising,1:18 am Mon 12/01/26

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.