Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 17 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SURAT FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Moderate rainfall over the past few days has resulted in river rises along the Upper Balonne River and its tributaries. Minor flooding is possible at Surat from overnight Monday into Tuesday as flows travel downstream. No significant further rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Balonne River to Surat:
Minor flooding is possible along the Upper Balonne River to Surat.
No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat (manual gauge). However, based on the downstream automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Balonne River at Surat may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 Tuesday 18 November 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,4.44,steady,12:53 pm Mon 17/11/25
Bungil Creek at Tabers,1.56,falling,1:00 pm Mon 17/11/25
Bungil Creek at Roma,2.67,rising,1:30 pm Mon 17/11/25
Balonne River at Weribone,1.35,steady,1:00 pm Mon 17/11/25
Balonne River at Warroo,4.41,steady,12:00 pm Mon 17/11/25
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Mon 17/11/25
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.21,steady,1:00 pm Mon 17/11/25
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-1.51,steady,1:00 pm Mon 17/11/25

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, Queensland

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 06:11 AM EST on Monday 17 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

re-issued to correct title
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAROOM EARLY MONDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall over the past few days has resulted in river rises along the Upper Dawson River and its tributaries, with minor flooding possible at Taroom from early Monday morning.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River at Taroom
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 4.36 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom may exceed the minor flood level (4.50 m) early Monday morning. The river level may reach around 4.70 metres 08:00 am Monday, 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 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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:30 am EST on Monday 17 November 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nogoa R at Craigmore TM,2.24,Rising,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Nogoa R at Fairbairn Dam HW TM,-10.51,Steady,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Theresa Ck at Gregory Highway TM,0.21,Steady,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Comet R at The Lake TM,0.90,Steady,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Comet R at Comet Weir TM,0.13,Steady,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Mackenzie R at Bedford Weir TW TM,1.03,Steady,01:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir HW TM,5.84,Steady,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Mackenzie R at Bingegang Weir TW TM,0.30,Steady,01:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Connors R at Pink Lagoon TM,0.70,Steady,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Isaac R at Fitzroy Develop. Rd Br TM,0.00,Steady,04:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Isaac R at Yatton TM,0.83,Steady,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Mackenzie R at Tartrus TM,5.04,Steady,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,2.31,Falling,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,2.64,Rising,03:41 AM MON 17/11/25
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,1.45,Falling,03:15 AM MON 17/11/25
Dawson R at Taroom TM,4.36,Rising,03:25 AM MON 17/11/25
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,-0.85,Rising,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,6.13,Steady,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,-1.21,Steady,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.36,Steady,08:25 PM SUN 16/11/25
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,0.77,Steady,01:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-13.78,Steady,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,05:03 AM MON 17/11/25
Callide Ck at Callide Dam HW TM,-15.66,Steady,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,03:32 AM MON 17/11/25
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,0.52,Steady,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Don R at Rannes TM,1.57,Steady,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,2.44,Steady,02:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,1.07,Steady,03:00 AM MON 17/11/25
Port Alma Tide TM,1.16,Falling,12:45 AM MON 17/11/25

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.