Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:07 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

LOCALISED HEAVY TO INTENSE FALLS OVER PARTS OF CENTRAL QUEENSLAND.

Weather Situation
A slow-moving trough extends across the Capricornia to northern Wide Bay. Northerly flow is feeding very humid and unstable air into this trough.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Thunderstorms are forecast to affect Bundaberg, Gladstone, Biloela, Monto, Rolleston and Woorabinda.
134 MM WAS RECORDED AT WESTWOOD RANGE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:15 PM
127 MM WAS RECORDED AT ALLIGATOR FLATS IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:30 PM
123 mm was recorded at Captain Creek near Agnes Water in the 3 hours to 9:50 pm
81 mm was recorded at gladstone Radar near Agnes Water in the 3 hours to 8:00 pm

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 5:10 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 Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:07 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

LOCALISED HEAVY TO INTENSE FALLS OVER PARTS OF CENTRAL QUEENSLAND.

Weather Situation
A slow-moving trough extends across the Capricornia to northern Wide Bay. Northerly flow is feeding very humid and unstable air into this trough.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Thunderstorms are forecast to affect Bundaberg, Gladstone, Biloela, Monto, Rolleston and Woorabinda.
134 MM WAS RECORDED AT WESTWOOD RANGE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:15 PM
127 MM WAS RECORDED AT ALLIGATOR FLATS IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:30 PM
123 mm was recorded at Captain Creek near Agnes Water in the 3 hours to 9:50 pm
81 mm was recorded at gladstone Radar near Agnes Water in the 3 hours to 8:00 pm

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 5:10 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 Most Of Queensland
Issued at 11:51 AM AEST on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 5
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE, ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
Calliope River
Boyne River
Baffle Creek
Kolan River
Burnett River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Noosa River
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Macintyre River
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
The Big Warrambool River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Settlement Creek
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Daintree, Mossman, Bloomfield, Norman. Numerous inland flood warnings continue from previous rain events during February. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy, locally intense rainfall for parts of the Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 11:28 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

BELOW MINOR PEAK OCCURRED OVERNIGHT WITH RIVER LEVELS EASING AT YATTON
A peak below the minor level was observed along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Rainfall is forecast across the catchment from Friday which may cause renewed river level rises.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
River levels are easing along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 7.05 m and falling, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Wednesday.

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:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.16,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.14,steady,9:09 am Wed 04/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.69,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.85,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.06,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.03,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:30 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.56,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.92,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.11,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.61,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.84,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.27,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.60,steady,11:13 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.20,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.31,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.27,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.57,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.41,steady,10:55 am Wed 04/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.50,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.82,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,7.05,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.37,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.97,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.61,steady,10:28 am Wed 04/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.28,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,5.21,falling,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26

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.