Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River And Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 04:52 PM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST ANNS AND POSSIBLE AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) FROM SATURDAY NIGHT
Moderate to heavy rainfall during the last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Lower Burdekin Rivers.
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River at Taemas and minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns. As these flows move downstream minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Falls Dam and Dalbeg overnight Saturday and at Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) from Sunday morning.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rain is current for parts of the upper Burdekin catchment.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.12 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 8.81 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam is currently at 2.49 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin Dam may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The water level may reach around 3.50 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 8.93 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may reach around 12.00 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.25 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday morning. The river may reach around 9.50 m during Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 6.05 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday morning. The river may reach around 7.50 m during Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

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 22 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cape River at Pentland,2.53,falling,4:15 pm Sat 21/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,8.81,rising,4:32 pm Sat 21/02/26
Burdekin Dam,2.49,steady,4:00 pm Sat 21/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,8.93,steady,4:05 pm Sat 21/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.25,steady,4:42 pm Sat 21/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.10,rising,4:18 pm Sat 21/02/26

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, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Isaac River And Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT YATTON SATURDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING MAY CONTINUE AT BARALABA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning has caused river level rises across Connors and Isaac Rivers and tributaries. Minor flooding is occurring at Yatton, where moderate flooding is likely during Saturday afternoon.
Floodwaters are moving into the Dawson River downstream of Theodore, where minor flooding is continuing at Baralaba.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises. This warning will be updated as required.

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 around the minor flood level (4.00 m) and steady.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Connors River at Pink Lagoon. Moderate flooding likely along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 8.41 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Saturday afternoon. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) during 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 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.59,steady,11:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.18,steady,9:09 am Sat 21/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.86,steady,11:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,2.04,falling,11:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.45,steady,10:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.77,steady,10:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.62,steady,10:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.76,steady,10:24 am Sat 21/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.87,steady,10:28 am Sat 21/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,4.32,steady,10:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,4.19,falling,11:05 am Sat 21/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,10.55,rising,11:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,8.41,rising,11:20 am Sat 21/02/26

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.