Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 10:54 AM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE AT ST ANNS FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Minor flooding is slowly easing along the Suttor River at St Anns, however the river level is likely to remain above the minor flood level for the next few days.
Showers are forecast in the catchment for the next few days but are not expected to have a significant impact on current river levels.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.62 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

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 Saturday 24 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.32,steady,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.38,steady,8:41 am Fri 23/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.31,falling,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Star River at Laroona,1.90,steady,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.06,steady,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.18,steady,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.50,steady,10:01 am Fri 23/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.87,rising,9:31 am Fri 23/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,5.80,steady,2:55 pm Thu 22/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.43,steady,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,5.62,falling,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.13,steady,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.71,steady,10:28 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.82,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.24,steady,10:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,6.58,steady,9:42 am Fri 23/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.57,steady,7:50 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,6.75,steady,9:28 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,6.30,steady,10:29 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.85,steady,9:23 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.20,falling,9:20 am Fri 23/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.09,rising,10:44 am Fri 23/01/26

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.