Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:58 PM AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON AND SURAT, WITH SURAT LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR 10.8 M DURING MONDAY
The main flood peak along the Balonne River has passed Warkon, where river levels peaked above the major flood level on Saturday morning. This peak is now approaching Surat, where river levels are likely to peak near 10.80 m during Monday, with major flooding.
Further downstream at Warroo, minor flooding is possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday. River levels along Dogwood Creek have since eased below flood thresholds.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.

Dogwood Creek:
River levels have eased along Dogwood Creek.
Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon peaked at 10.82 m around 09:00 pm Friday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 10.72 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) through to Tuesday.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (9.0 m) and rising.
The Balonne River at Surat is likely to peak near 10.80 m during Monday, with major flooding.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 7.35 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.99,steady,10:08 am Sun 15/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.76,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,1.01,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,10.00,steady,12:20 pm Sun 15/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,10.00,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,7.35,steady,11:48 am Sun 15/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.99,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,3.04,falling,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-0.52,rising,11:53 am Sun 15/03/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 09:59 AM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD
River levels along the lower Paroo River at Hungerford fell below the minor flood level overnight Thursday.
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the last 7 days across the Paroo River catchment (Qld). No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
A Minor Flood Warning remains current for the Paroo River in NSW.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the lower Paroo River downstream of Eulo to Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 0.94 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.00 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:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.28,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.94,steady,6:00 am Fri 13/03/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 10:08 AM AEDT on Friday 13 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 21

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT WILLARA CROSSING AND WANAARING
Multiple minor flood peaks are moving through the Paroo River.
A minor flood peak is now around Willara Crossing. Downstream, minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Wanaaring and is likely to continue for the next few days as flows arrive from upstream.
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River downstream of Hungerford.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.28 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to peak near 1.30 m around Friday afternoon, with minor flooding.

As at Wednesday 1:00 pm, the Paroo River at Wanaaring was at 2.38 m and steady, just below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is expected to remain around the minor flood level (2.40 m) through to early next week.

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.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
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 03:00 PM AEDT on Monday 16 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.61,steady,9:45 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.29,steady,8:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.94,steady,6:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.28,steady,12:30 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.38,steady,1:12 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.