Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:17 PM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT TAROOM
MINOR FLOODING MAY CONTINUE AT BARALABA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few days across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak has moved downstream of the Glebe Weir, and minor flooding has eased at Taroom. Further downstream at Baralaba, minor flooding is expected to be occurring.
No significant rainfall has been recorded across the catchment in the past 24 hours.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding has eased along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 3.60 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m).

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 above the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 Friday 20 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.86,steady,12:00 pm Thu 19/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.88,steady,12:10 pm Thu 19/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.98,steady,12:00 pm Thu 19/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,3.56,falling,12:00 pm Thu 19/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.68,steady,12:00 pm Thu 19/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,7.05,steady,12:00 pm Thu 19/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.56,steady,12:00 pm Thu 19/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,2.86,falling,1:07 pm Thu 19/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,4.45,falling,1:00 pm Thu 19/02/26

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.