Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:42 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAROOM
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT BARALABA
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak is now approaching Glebe Weir. Further downstream at Baralaba, minor flooding is expected to be occurring.
Rainfall has eased, however, the situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 4.67 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday into Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No current observations are available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday into Wednesday. 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.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 Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,2.55,steady,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,4.03,steady,12:48 pm Tue 17/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,1.46,falling,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,4.66,steady,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.58,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.74,steady,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.51,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,6.91,falling,1:07 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,5.67,rising,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Northern Queensland And The Cape York Peninsula
Issued at 01:35 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 9
FLOODING LIKELY TO BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Tully River
Murray River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River

Flood warnings are current for numerous catchments across the state, including the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam, which has been removed from this Flood Watch.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 09:51 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS
Moderate to heavy rainfall during last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape River, and minor flooding is occurring at Taemas.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment throughout the week, which may cause additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 5.81 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday into Wednesday.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,5.95,falling,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,2:40 am Tue 17/02/26
Star River at Laroona,2.83,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,6.26,rising,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.57,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.80,rising,9:41 am Tue 17/02/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,1.17,falling,7:51 am Tue 17/02/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,5.40,falling,6:10 am Mon 16/02/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,3.29,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.82,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.45,rising,9:20 am Tue 17/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,5.81,rising,9:28 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin Dam,1.11,steady,8:55 am Tue 17/02/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.63,falling,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.38,rising,9:41 am Tue 17/02/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,2.72,falling,9:26 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,6.70,rising,9:28 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,6.05,rising,9:35 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.00,rising,9:33 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.40,rising,9:32 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.84,rising,9:13 am Tue 17/02/26

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.