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.
Forecast
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Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Winds E 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Mackay (21.1434°S, 149.1868°E, 20m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mackay (21.1434°S, 149.1868°E, 20m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:24am EST 5:48am EST 6:46pm EST 7:10pm EST 8:58pm EST 8:37am EST
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