Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Bremer River
Issued at 06:32 AM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ROSEWOOD FROM 7:30 AM AND FIVE MILE BRIDGE FROM LATE MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the upper Bremer River catchment overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with a flood peak observed at Adams Bridge just before midnight. This peak is approaching Rosewood where minor flooding is possible from around 7:30 am, and at Five Mile Bridge from late morning.
Bremer River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bremer River.
The Bremer River at Rosewood is currently at 0.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bremer River at Rosewood may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from around 07:30 am this morning.
The Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge is currently at 0.00 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (3.50 m) late Thursday 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 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Western Creek at Grandchester,0.20,steady,5:32 am Thu 01/01/26
Bremer River at Rosewood,0.48,steady,4:32 am Thu 01/01/26
Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge,0.00,steady,3:55 am Thu 01/01/26
Bremer River at Walloon,1.47,steady,6:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Warrill Creek at Kalbar Weir HW,75.01,falling,6:25 am Thu 01/01/26
Warrill Creek at Harrisville,0.55,steady,6:28 am Thu 01/01/26
Warrill Creek at Amberley,0.30,steady,4:25 am Thu 01/01/26
Bremer River at Ipswich,0.07,rising,6:25 am Thu 01/01/26
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.
Forecast
Lower Cressbrook (27.0815°S, 152.4767°E, 85m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely this morning. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening, possibly severe with large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding about the S border ranges. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Lower Cressbrook (27.0815°S, 152.4767°E, 85m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 20° 19° 20° 19° 19° 19° 20° Maximum 30° 28° 28° 30° 31° 31° 29° Chance of rain 60% 80% 70% 70% 50% 90% 80% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 5
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Sunrise / Sunset for Lower Cressbrook (27.0815°S, 152.4767°E, 85m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 4:31am EST 4:57am EST 6:46pm EST 7:12pm EST 4:41pm EST 2:05am EST 
Waxing gibbous
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