Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:21 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Areas of heavy rainfall with slow-moving thunderstorms

Weather Situation
A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. Surface troughs around the central west and highlands, extending east to the Wide Bay will combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
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 Roma, Clermont, Barcaldine, Carnarvon National Park, Mitchell and Taroom.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Channel Country and Capricornia districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
115 mm was recorded at Taroom in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
83 mm was recorded at Waddy Brae in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
88 mm was recorded at Upper Amby Creek in the 3 hours to 7:00 pm.
67 mm was recorded at Barcaldine Weir in the 2 hours to 7:00 pm.
76 mm was recorded at Mungallala in the 2 hours to 4:52 pm.
50 mm was recorded at Tartrus in the 40 minutes to 3:15 pm.
52 mm was recorded at Mt Ewan in the 30 minutes to 3:00 pm.
51 mm was recorded at Moyallen in 60 minutes to 2:19 pm
61 mm was recorded at East Barrattas in the 35 minutes to 2:05 pm.
58 mm was recorded at Whites Creek in the 30 minutes to 1:30 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Capricornia,Channel Country,Central Coast and Whitsundays,North 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 10:25 pm.
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, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:21 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Areas of heavy rainfall with slow-moving thunderstorms

Weather Situation
A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. Surface troughs around the central west and highlands, extending east to the Wide Bay will combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
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 Roma, Clermont, Barcaldine, Carnarvon National Park, Mitchell and Taroom.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Channel Country and Capricornia districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
115 mm was recorded at Taroom in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
83 mm was recorded at Waddy Brae in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
88 mm was recorded at Upper Amby Creek in the 3 hours to 7:00 pm.
67 mm was recorded at Barcaldine Weir in the 2 hours to 7:00 pm.
76 mm was recorded at Mungallala in the 2 hours to 4:52 pm.
50 mm was recorded at Tartrus in the 40 minutes to 3:15 pm.
52 mm was recorded at Mt Ewan in the 30 minutes to 3:00 pm.
51 mm was recorded at Moyallen in 60 minutes to 2:19 pm
61 mm was recorded at East Barrattas in the 35 minutes to 2:05 pm.
58 mm was recorded at Whites Creek in the 30 minutes to 1:30 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Capricornia,Channel Country,Central Coast and Whitsundays,North 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 10:25 pm.
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 South East Queensland, Wide Bay And Burnett And Central Inland Catchments
Issued at 01:35 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 4
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM FRIDAY AND ACROSS THE WEEKEND

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Burnett River
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
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Thomson River
Barcoo River

A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for parts of the Flood Watch area.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026.