Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Cape, Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS, ST ANNS, BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall since last week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River at Taemas. A minor flood peak was observed on the Suttor River at St Anns on Tuesday morning. Further downstream along the Burdekin River, minor flooding continues at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), following minor flood peaks during Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns peaked at 5.75 m around 03:30 am Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 5.64 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) though to Friday.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 6.21 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin river at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam peaked at 3.85 m around 05:15 pm Tuesday, with minor flooding. The water level is currently at 3.76 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam may remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) though to Friday.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg peaked at 11.53 m around 11:00 am Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 11.38 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday.

The Burdekin River at Clare peaked at 10.05 m around 12:30 am Wednesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 9.95 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare may remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge peaked at 7.55 m around 01:00 am Wednesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 7.50 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday.

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 10:30 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.64,steady,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.73,steady,10:25 am Wed 25/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.21,falling,10:27 am Wed 25/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.76,steady,9:15 am Wed 25/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,11.38,steady,9:40 am Wed 25/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,9.95,falling,10:27 am Wed 25/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,7.50,steady,10:41 am Wed 25/02/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Isaac River
Issued at 10:35 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE ISAAC RIVER AT YATTON
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Isaac River at Yatton. River levels fell below the minor flood level early Wednesday morning, and continue to ease.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 6.65 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.50 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.56,steady,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.03,falling,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,6.65,falling,10:20 am Wed 25/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.01,falling,9:28 am Wed 25/02/26

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.