Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:08 PM AEST on Thursday 19 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT SURAT, MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT WARKON
MINOR FLOOD PEAK EXPECTED AT WARROO THURSDAY EVENING
The flood peak along the upper Balonne River is approaching Warroo, where a minor flood peak is expected Thursday evening. Upstream at Warkon and Surat, moderate to major flooding is continuing to ease.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.
A Moderate Flood Warning is current for the lower Balonne River system.

Balonne River to Surat:
Moderate to major flooding is easing along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 8.22 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Thursday afternoon and the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (9.00 m) and falling.
The Balonne River at Surat is likely to fall below the major flood level (9.00 m) Friday morning. The river may fall below the moderate flood level (7.00 m) during Saturday.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam, with major flooding at Weribone.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 9.71 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Balonne River at Warroo is likely to peak near 9.80 m Thursday evening, with minor flooding.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.74,steady,1:08 am Thu 19/03/26
Balonne River at Warkon,8.12,falling,12:00 pm Thu 19/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.70,steady,11:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,0.66,steady,11:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,9.47,steady,11:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,10.81,steady,11:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,9.71,steady,10:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Thu 19/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Thu 19/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,1.76,steady,11:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,0.00,steady,10:00 am Thu 19/03/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Dawson And Lower Fitzroy Rivers
Issued at 10:21 AM AEST on Thursday 19 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 26

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARALABA AND YAAMBA
Elevated river levels and minor flooding is occurring along the lower Dawson and lower Fitzroy rivers, which is expected to continue over the next few days.
Minor flooding continuing along the Dawson River at Baralaba. Along the lower Fitzroy River, minor flooding is occurring at Yaamba. River levels at Rockhampton peaked below the minor flood level and will remain elevated through to the weekend.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is occurring at Baralaba, Beckers and Knebworth.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Baralaba is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.
The Dawson River at Baralaba is expected to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday afternoon.

Mackenzie River:
Minor flooding has eased at Coolmaringa.
Fitzroy River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea and Yaamba.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. However the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (9.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to fall below the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

No river level observations are available for the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level peaked below the minor flood level during Tuesday.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m) with river levels elevated through to the weekend.

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 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.50,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.09,steady,9:09 am Thu 19/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.98,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,1.54,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.25,steady,8:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.48,steady,10:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Dawson River at Moura,7.80,falling,8:35 am Sun 15/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.48,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,2.06,falling,10:05 am Thu 19/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,4.68,falling,9:53 am Thu 19/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-3.69,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-10.88,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Thu 19/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.59,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Don River at Rannes,3.02,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,6.67,falling,9:43 am Thu 19/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,1.40,steady,8:13 am Thu 19/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,2.14,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.78,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.35,steady,9:59 am Thu 19/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.70,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-6.82,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,8:30 am Thu 19/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,1.37,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,10:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,2.53,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,3.28,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,2.59,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,2.29,falling,10:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.80,steady,7:37 am Thu 19/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.30,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,15.46,falling,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Fitzroy River at Yaamba,11.05,steady,5:45 pm Mon 16/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,5.37,falling,10:06 am Thu 19/03/26

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.