Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Burrum River Catchment
Issued at 10:35 AM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HOWARD OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the catchment has been observed since Friday which has led to some river level rises. Minor flooding is possible along the Burrum River at Howard overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for adjacent catchments.
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers:
Minor flooding is possible along the Burrum River at Howard.
The Burrum River at Howard is currently at 4.91 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burrum River at Howard may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Urangan Tide,2.42,falling,10:10 am Sat 14/02/26
Burrum River at Lenthalls Dam,25.43,steady,10:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Burrum River at Howard,4.91,steady,8:27 am Sat 14/02/26
Cherwell River at Railway Bridge,1.57,steady,7:45 am Sat 14/02/26
Cherwell River at Pacific Haven,0.74,falling,10:22 am Sat 14/02/26
Isis River at Bruce Highway,4.41,rising,10:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Gregory River at Burrum Highway,1.64,steady,10:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Elliot River at Dr Mays Crossing,1.07,steady,10:00 am Sat 14/02/26
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
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Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. Winds SE 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
Forecast for Dykehead (25.6595°S, 151.0485°E, 273m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
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