Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Baffle Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Kolan, Boyne And Calliope Rivers
Issued at 09:04 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT ESSENDEAN BRIDGE
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT BUCCA WEIR
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge. The river level has peaked below the major flood level and is now falling slowly.
Minor flooding has eased along the Kolan River at Bucca Weir. Elevated river levels have eased along the Boyne and Calliope Rivers.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the next few days. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Kolan River:
No further flooding expected in the Kolan River.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is currently at 16.82 meters and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (17.50 m).

Baffle Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Baffle Creek.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge peaked at 11.07 m around 04:00 am Wednesday 11 March, with moderate flooding. The creek is currently at 11.02 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.20 m) for the next few days.

Boyne River:
Elevated river levels have eased along the Boyne River.
Calliope River:
Elevated river levels have eased along the Calliope River.

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 09:30 AM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Calliope River at Castlehope,2.74,falling,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Boyne River at Awoonga Dam,35.85,steady,7:56 am Wed 11/03/26
Boyne River at Benaraby,0.97,falling,7:45 am Wed 11/03/26
Gladstone Tide,2.12,falling,8:40 am Wed 11/03/26
Baffle Creek at Mimdale,15.87,falling,8:15 am Wed 11/03/26
Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,10.97,falling,8:58 am Wed 11/03/26
Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,3.48,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,2.37,steady,7:13 am Wed 11/03/26
Kolan River at Springfield,3.52,falling,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,0.37,steady,7:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,2.13,falling,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Kolan River at Bucca Weir,16.77,falling,8:13 am Wed 11/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 04:52 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARALABA
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT THEODORE WEIR, JAMBIN AND YATTON
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT TAROOM AND POSSIBLE AT MOURA
Moderate to locally intense rainfall has been observed across parts of the Fitzroy River catchment over the last few days. This has resulted in rapid river and creek level rises particularly across parts of the Dawson, Connors and Isaac, Comet and Nogoa River catchments.
Major flooding is occurring along Callide Creek. Major flooding is occurring along the Dawson River at Baralaba and moderate flooding is occurring along the Dawson River at Theodore Weir. Moderate flooding is likely at Taroom Wednesday morning and Moura from Wednesday afternoon. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Isaac River, and elevated river levels are occurring across the Nogoa and Comet River catchments.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Moderate flooding occurring at Chilgerrie Hill, Theodore Weir and likely at Taroom. Minor flooding occurring at Tarana Crossing and Isla-Delusion Xing.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 5.94 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (6.00 m) Wednesday morning. The river may peak near 6.40 m late Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding.

The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is currently at 11.02 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Dawson River at Theodore Weir may fall below the moderate flood level (11.00 m) Wednesday morning. The river may remain above the minor flood level (8.00 m) during Wednesday.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Major flooding is occurring at Baralaba, Karamea and Beckers. Moderate flooding is occurring at Knebworth.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura. Based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (6.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Moura may exceed the moderate flood level (11.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. However, based on the nearby gauge the river level at Baralaba is expected to be above the major flood level (9.00 m) and steady around 13.00 metres from rises due to local runoff.
Further rises are expected as upstream flows arrive and the Dawson River at Baralaba will remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) during Wednesday.

Don and Dee Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Jambin.
No observations are currently available for the Kroombit Creek at Biloela, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Kroombit Creek at Biloela is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.20 m) during Wednesday.

The Callide Creek at Jambin is currently at 5.05 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Callide Creek at Jambin may remain above the moderate flood level (4.15 m) during Wednesday.

Comet River:
River level rises are occurring across the Comet River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Comet Weir.
Nogoa River:
River level rises are occurring across the Nogoa River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Valeria and Gregory Highway.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.31 m and steady, with moderate flooding,nearing a peak.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) during Wednesday. A moderate flood peak is expected Wednesday 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 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,2.82,rising,4:25 am Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,7.68,steady,3:09 am Wed 11/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,3.39,falling,4:20 am Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,5.94,rising,4:15 am Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,1.10,steady,3:38 am Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,11.02,falling,3:53 am Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,2.86,rising,3:53 am Wed 11/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,10.41,steady,4:06 am Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,12.92,steady,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-4.32,steady,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-11.20,steady,3:48 am Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,5.05,falling,4:26 am Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,10.06,falling,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Don River at Rannes,7.74,rising,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,12.83,rising,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,1.65,steady,2:13 am Wed 11/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,9.11,falling,4:10 am Wed 11/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,9.86,falling,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.90,steady,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,7.16,rising,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-7.43,steady,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.56,steady,4:38 am Wed 11/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,10.07,steady,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.30,rising,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,8.22,falling,4:10 am Wed 11/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,10.31,steady,4:20 am Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,12.10,rising,12:03 am Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,7.60,rising,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,9.35,rising,4:43 am Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.32,steady,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,14.50,rising,4:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,3.60,falling,4:34 am Wed 11/03/26

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.