Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast District.

Issued at 11:58 am Monday, 26 January 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
This warning is now cancelled.
57mm of rainfall was recorded at Rollingstone in the 30 minutes to 8:11am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast District.

Issued at 11:58 am Monday, 26 January 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
This warning is now cancelled.
57mm of rainfall was recorded at Rollingstone in the 30 minutes to 8:11am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:34 AM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING TO EASE AT ST ANNS
Minor flooding continues to ease slowly along the Suttor River at St Anns, where the river level may fall below the minor flood level overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing slowly along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.22 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,2.85,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.22,steady,7:36 am Mon 26/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.18,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.00,rising,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.23,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.55,rising,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.30,steady,7:02 am Mon 26/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.62,steady,6:57 am Mon 26/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.90,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,4.22,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.03,steady,8:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.06,steady,7:28 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.41,steady,8:55 am Mon 26/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.03,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.53,falling,9:18 am Mon 26/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.52,steady,7:50 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.90,steady,9:28 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.50,steady,8:04 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.30,falling,9:25 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.65,steady,8:35 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.44,falling,9:03 am Mon 26/01/26

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.