Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 10:58 AM EST on Friday 27 February 2026
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 28 February 2026

Wind Warnings for Friday 27 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia Coast, K'gari Coast and Sunshine Coast Waters

Wind Warnings for Saturday 28 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay, K'gari Coast and Sunshine Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:00 pm EST Friday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Cape, Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 10:21 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT TAEMAS, ST ANNS, BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall from last week into early this 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 and the Suttor River at St Anns. 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 is currently at 5.36 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and 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 6.46 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. 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 is currently at 3.75 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and 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 is currently at 11.33 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 9.85 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 7.45 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and 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 10:30 AM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.36,falling,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.53,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.46,steady,7:27 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.75,steady,10:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,11.33,steady,9:40 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,9.85,steady,8:48 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,7.45,steady,9:48 am Thu 26/02/26

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.