Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Don River
Issued at 11:59 AM AEST on Thursday 05 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT BOWEN PUMP STATION LATE THURSDAY INTO EARLY FRIDAY
Following a minor peak at Bowen Pump Station along the Don River on Wednesday afternoon, river levels fell below the minor level. Heavy rainfall during Thursday morning in the upper reaches of the Don River is resulting in renewed rises. This is expected to bring minor flooding to Bowen Pump Station late Thursday into early Friday.

Don River:
Renewed minor flooding is expected along the Don River at Bowen Pump Station.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 1.70 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is expected to peak at about 2.70 m, above minor flood level (2.50 m), during late Thursday into early Friday.

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 Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,1.46,rising,11:08 am Thu 05/02/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,1.20,steady,10:18 am Thu 05/02/26
Don River at Reeves,1.68,steady,11:00 am Thu 05/02/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,1.70,falling,11:15 am Thu 05/02/26
Bowen Tide,3.11,rising,11:41 am Thu 05/02/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 11:52 AM AEST on Thursday 05 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MIRANI THURSDAY EVENING
Further heavy rainfall observed over the Pioneer River catchment overnight Wednesday into Thursday has caused renewed river level rises across the catchment. River levels are rising along Cattle Creek where minor flooding is occurring at Gargett. River level rises are also occurring along the Pioneer River, where river levels may reach minor at Mirani.

Pioneer River:
Minor flooding occurring along the Cattle Creek at Gargett. Minor flooding possible along the Pioneer River.

No river level observations are currently available for the Pioneer River at Mirani manual gauge. Based on river levels upstream, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Pioneer River at Mirani may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Thursday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Dam,0.40,rising,10:00 am Thu 05/02/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,2.78,rising,11:00 am Thu 05/02/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,3.76,falling,11:20 am Thu 05/02/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,2.39,falling,11:20 am Thu 05/02/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.95,falling,11:41 am Thu 05/02/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,4.87,rising,11:20 am Thu 05/02/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,47.62,rising,10:58 am Thu 05/02/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.40,rising,11:00 am Thu 05/02/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.90,rising,11:06 am Thu 05/02/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,15.90,rising,11:25 am Thu 05/02/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,5.05,rising,11:42 am Thu 05/02/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,5.05,rising,11:41 am Thu 05/02/26
Outer Harbour Tide,5.50,rising,11:37 am Thu 05/02/26

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.