Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:29 am Friday, 26 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing through parts of the central and northern interior this morning.

Weather Situation
Slow moving clusters of severe thunderstorms embedded in broader rain areas are continuing across parts of the state in a very moist airmass this morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Collinsville, Eungella, Cloney's Creek and Natal Downs.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central West and Capricornia districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
52.8 mm was at Cloncurry Airport in the 30 minutes to 1:00 am.
92 mm was recorded at Scartwater in the 3 hours to 11:33 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Capricornia,Central West

Emergency services advise people to:
* 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 4:30 am.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:29 am Friday, 26 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing through parts of the central and northern interior this morning.

Weather Situation
Slow moving clusters of severe thunderstorms embedded in broader rain areas are continuing across parts of the state in a very moist airmass this morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Collinsville, Eungella, Cloney's Creek and Natal Downs.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central West and Capricornia districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
52.8 mm was at Cloncurry Airport in the 30 minutes to 1:00 am.
92 mm was recorded at Scartwater in the 3 hours to 11:33 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Capricornia,Central West

Emergency services advise people to:
* 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 4:30 am.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Western, And Central Queensland
Issued at 11:47 AM AEST on Thursday 25 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL QUEENSLAND FROM FRIDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Gilbert River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Diamantina River
Thomson River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 26 December 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Moderate Flood Warning For Baffle Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Kolan River
Issued at 08:17 AM AEST on Thursday 25 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ESSENDEAN BRIDGE FRIDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BUCCA WEIR THURSDAY MORNING
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Kolan River and Baffle Creek catchments over the last few days resulting in river and creek level rises. Moderate flooding is possible along Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge from Friday morning. Minor flooding is likely at Bucca Weir from Thursday morning.

Kolan River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Kolan River at Bucca Weir.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is currently at 17.02 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is likely to reach around the minor flood level (17.50 m AHD) Thursday morning.

Baffle Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is currently at 2.27 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The creek may reach around the moderate flood level (6.20 m) Friday morning.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Friday 26 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Calliope River at Castlehope,0.40,steady,7:16 am Thu 25/12/25
Boyne River at Awoonga Dam,30.95,steady,7:56 am Thu 25/12/25
Boyne River at Benaraby,1.37,falling,6:54 am Thu 25/12/25
Gladstone Tide,1.81,rising,7:34 am Thu 25/12/25
Baffle Creek at Mimdale,4.26,rising,7:23 am Thu 25/12/25
Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,2.27,rising,7:53 am Thu 25/12/25
Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,0.58,steady,8:08 am Thu 25/12/25
Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,0.02,steady,8:11 am Thu 25/12/25
Kolan River at Springfield,0.85,steady,7:08 am Thu 25/12/25
Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,-1.52,steady,8:00 am Thu 25/12/25
Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,1.33,falling,7:00 am Thu 25/12/25
Kolan River at Bucca Weir,17.02,rising,7:54 am Thu 25/12/25

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.