Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 09:21 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARALABA
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAROOM AND YATTON AND POSSIBLE AT MOURA
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THEODORE WEIR FROM LATER THIS WEEK
Moderate to locally intense rainfall across parts of the Fitzroy River catchment over the weekend resulted in rapid river and creek level rises, particularly across parts of the Connors and Isaac, Comet and Nogoa, and Dawson River catchments.
Along the Dawson River, major flooding is occurring at Baralaba following initial rises due to local rainfall, with renewed rises likely as upstream flows arrive. Further upstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Taroom, with river levels approaching a moderate flood peak late Wednesday evening. Minor flooding is occurring at Theodore Weir and Moura. Renewed rises are likely downstream of Taroom over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Callide Creek, minor flooding is easing at Jambin. Along the Isaac River, a moderate flood peak was observed at Yatton during Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding slowly easing.
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Comet, Nogoa and Mackenzie River catchments.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Taroom. Minor flooding is occurring at Chilgerrie Hill, Tarana Crossing and Theodore Weir.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 6.41 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to peak near 6.50 m late Wednesday evening, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m).

The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is currently at 9.63 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (8.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Renewed river level rises and moderate flooding (11.00 m) is possible from later this week as upstream flows arrive.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Major flooding is occurring at Baralaba, Karamea, Beckers and Knebworth.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura. Based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (6.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Moura may peak near the moderate flood level (11.00 m) late Wednesday evening. Renewed rises are possible later this week as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. However, based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level at Baralaba is expected to be well above the major flood level (9.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Dawson River at Baralaba will remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Renewed river level rises are likely as upstream flows arrive.

Don and Dee Rivers:
Minor flooding is occurring at Jambin.
The Callide Creek at Jambin is currently at 3.60 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Callide Creek at Jambin may remain above the minor flood level (2.65 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

Comet River:
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Comet River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Comet Weir.
Nogoa River:
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Nogoa River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Gregory Highway and Duckponds. Minor flooding is occurring at Valeria.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.12 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

Mackenzie River:
River level rises are occurring across the Mackenzie River catchment as upstream flows arrive. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bedford Weir. Minor flooding is occurring at Bingegang Weir.

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 Thursday 12 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,3.28,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,7.39,steady,9:09 pm Wed 11/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,2.13,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,6.41,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.91,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,9.63,falling,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,3.62,steady,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,10.01,steady,7:44 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,12.74,falling,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-4.05,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-11.05,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,3.60,falling,9:02 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,8.60,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Don River at Rannes,7.78,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,14.50,rising,8:43 pm Wed 11/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,1.60,steady,8:13 pm Wed 11/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,8.14,falling,8:05 pm Wed 11/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,9.63,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,3.05,steady,7:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,7.40,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-7.18,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.46,steady,9:04 pm Wed 11/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,10.11,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.12,rising,9:05 pm Wed 11/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,6.29,falling,8:10 pm Wed 11/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,10.12,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,14.96,rising,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,10.48,rising,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,10.40,steady,9:04 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.76,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,15.57,rising,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.73,steady,9:06 pm Wed 11/03/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Baffle Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Kolan, Boyne And Calliope Rivers
Issued at 09:04 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT ESSENDEAN BRIDGE
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT BUCCA WEIR
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge. The river level has peaked below the major flood level and is now falling slowly.
Minor flooding has eased along the Kolan River at Bucca Weir. Elevated river levels have eased along the Boyne and Calliope Rivers.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the next few days. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Kolan River:
No further flooding expected in the Kolan River.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is currently at 16.82 meters and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (17.50 m).

Baffle Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Baffle Creek.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge peaked at 11.07 m around 04:00 am Wednesday 11 March, with moderate flooding. The creek is currently at 11.02 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.20 m) for the next few days.

Boyne River:
Elevated river levels have eased along the Boyne River.
Calliope River:
Elevated river levels have eased along the Calliope 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 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 09:30 AM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Calliope River at Castlehope,2.74,falling,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Boyne River at Awoonga Dam,35.85,steady,7:56 am Wed 11/03/26
Boyne River at Benaraby,0.97,falling,7:45 am Wed 11/03/26
Gladstone Tide,2.12,falling,8:40 am Wed 11/03/26
Baffle Creek at Mimdale,15.87,falling,8:15 am Wed 11/03/26
Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,10.97,falling,8:58 am Wed 11/03/26
Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,3.48,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,2.37,steady,7:13 am Wed 11/03/26
Kolan River at Springfield,3.52,falling,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,0.37,steady,7:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,2.13,falling,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Kolan River at Bucca Weir,16.77,falling,8:13 am Wed 11/03/26

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.