Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Dawson River
Issued at 01:49 PM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAROOM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Upper Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River at Taroom overnight Sunday into Monday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible during the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the adjoining catchments.
Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 3.64 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may peak near 5.00 m early Monday morning, 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,2.49,falling,1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,2.59,rising,12:56 pm Sun 15/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,1.80,steady,1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,3.64,rising,1:05 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.46,steady,12:53 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.93,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.09,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,4.46,rising,1:37 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.19,rising,1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
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.
Forecast
Dows Creek (21.1002°S, 148.7585°E, 73m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the N. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 32.
Forecast for Dows Creek (21.1002°S, 148.7585°E, 73m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 24° 25° 25° 25° 24° 24° 23° Maximum 28° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 28° Chance of rain 90% 90% 90% 80% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 40-80mm 20-40mm 5-10mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 16
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE SE SE ESE ESE E ESE ESE SE ESE SE ESE SE ESE Relative humidity 85% 79% 85% 82% 87% 86% 86% 80% 82% 77% 83% 75% 79% 75% Dew point 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 24°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 23°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Dows Creek (21.1002°S, 148.7585°E, 73m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:31am EST 5:54am EST 6:41pm EST 7:04pm EST 4:24am EST 5:55pm EST 
Waning crescent
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