Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds, Large, Possibly Giant Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:51 pm Sunday, 23 November 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS MOVING INTO THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND.

Weather Situation
A broad moist and unstable airmass is triggering severe thunderstorms through parts of southeast and central Queensland this evening.
DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Ipswich, Cleveland, Jimboomba, Beaudesert and Mount Tamborine.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts. Locations which may be affected include Monto, Rolleston, Carnarvon National Park, Injune, Gayndah and Eidsvold.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
5 CM HAIL WAS REPORTED AT SILVER SPUR AT 4:40 PM AEDT.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:55 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds, Large, Possibly Giant Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:51 pm Sunday, 23 November 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS MOVING INTO THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND.

Weather Situation
A broad moist and unstable airmass is triggering severe thunderstorms through parts of southeast and central Queensland this evening.
DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Ipswich, Cleveland, Jimboomba, Beaudesert and Mount Tamborine.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts. Locations which may be affected include Monto, Rolleston, Carnarvon National Park, Injune, Gayndah and Eidsvold.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
5 CM HAIL WAS REPORTED AT SILVER SPUR AT 4:40 PM AEDT.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:55 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 23 November 2025
Valid for Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and North West
Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.

Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Clermont, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma, Thargomindah and Winton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 24 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 23 November 2025
Valid for Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and North West
Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.

Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Clermont, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma, Thargomindah and Winton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 24 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 23 November 2025
Valid for Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and North West
Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.

Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Clermont, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma, Thargomindah and Winton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 24 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 23 November 2025
Valid for Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and North West
Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.

Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Clermont, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma, Thargomindah and Winton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 24 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 23 November 2025
Valid for Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and North West
Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.

Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Clermont, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma, Thargomindah and Winton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 24 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 23 November 2025
Valid for Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and North West
Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.

Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Clermont, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma, Thargomindah and Winton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 24 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 23 November 2025
Valid for Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and North West
Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.

Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Clermont, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma, Thargomindah and Winton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 24 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Sunday 23 November 2025
Valid for Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and North West
Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.

Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Clermont, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma, Thargomindah and Winton.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 24 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River Catchment
Issued at 11:25 AM AEST on Saturday 22 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT MOURA AND BARALABA
Recent rainfall across the Dawson River catchment has resulted in river rises along the Dawson River and its tributaries.
River levels are easing at Taroom during Saturday, as a flood peak moves through the Middle Dawson River where minor flooding is expected to be occurring at Moura and Baralaba during Saturday.

Dawson River to Theodore:
River levels are easing along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom peaked at 4.39 m around 06:00 am Saturday 22 November, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 4.33 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m) and continue easing.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura. The river level is expected to be around 6.20 m Saturday morning and steady, above the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Dawson River at Moura is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Saturday, easing Sunday.

No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. The river level is expected to be around 5.00 m and rising Saturday morning, above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Dawson River at Baralaba may reach around 5.50 m Sunday morning, 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 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 12:30 PM AEST on Sunday 23 November 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.16,steady,10:20 am Sat 22/11/25
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.03,falling,9:17 am Sat 22/11/25
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.72,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Dawson River at Taroom,4.33,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.50,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.80,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.68,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,8:25 am Sat 22/11/25
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.26,rising,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-13.78,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:03 am Sat 22/11/25
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-15.65,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:32 am Sat 22/11/25
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.52,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Don River at Rannes,1.57,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.59,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.50,steady,11:12 am Sat 22/11/25
Comet River at The Lake,1.00,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.25,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.90,steady,10:06 am Sat 22/11/25
Nogoa River at Craigmore,2.11,falling,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.37,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,8:30 am Sat 22/11/25
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.21,steady,10:19 am Sat 22/11/25
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,0.54,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Isaac River at Yatton,0.81,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.04,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.25,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,5.73,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,4.96,steady,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,10.25,steady,10:00 am Sat 22/11/25
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.74,falling,11:00 am Sat 22/11/25

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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne And Maranoa Rivers
Issued at 01:10 PM AEST on Friday 21 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT SURAT
River level rises along the Upper Balonne River and its tributaries are falling and minor flooding is no longer expected at Surat.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Balonne River to Surat:
Minor flooding is not expected 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 falling.
The Balonne River at Surat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.64,steady,12:54 pm Fri 21/11/25
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.72,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Bungil Creek at Roma,0.53,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Balonne River at Weribone,4.04,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Balonne River at Warroo,4.95,steady,11:00 am Fri 21/11/25
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.21,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25

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.