Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 03:47 PM AEST on Sunday 11 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT YATTON OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals has been observed over the northeast part of the Fitzroy River Catchment since early Sunday morning, this has resulted in river and creek level rises along the upper tributaries of the Connors and Isaac Rivers catchment. Minor flooding is expected to develop along the Isaac River at Yatton from Monday afternoon, further rises and moderate flooding is likely at Yatton overnight Monday into Tuesday.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Connors and Isaac Rivers overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 1.91 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) Monday afternoon. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (9.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.30,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.34,rising,12:08 pm Thu 08/01/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.56,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.75,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.07,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.08,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.05,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.41,steady,1:08 pm Sun 11/01/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.39,steady,2:33 pm Sun 11/01/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.56,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,2:02 pm Sun 11/01/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.27,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,3:32 pm Sun 11/01/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.23,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Don River at Rannes,2.09,steady,2:56 pm Sun 11/01/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.01,steady,2:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.30,steady,2:12 pm Sun 11/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,0.82,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.24,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.05,steady,1:03 pm Sun 11/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,0.86,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.78,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,2:30 pm Sun 11/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.21,steady,2:37 pm Sun 11/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.20,rising,1:35 pm Sun 11/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,1.22,rising,3:16 pm Sun 11/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,1.91,steady,3:06 pm Sun 11/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.10,steady,6:00 pm Sat 10/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.43,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,6.16,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,5.77,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,12.81,steady,3:00 pm Sun 11/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,3.97,rising,3:02 pm Sun 11/01/26
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.
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Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm from late this morning. Damaging winds and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding possible. Winds E/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to high 20s.
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