Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Dawson River
Issued at 01:49 PM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAROOM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Upper Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River at Taroom overnight Sunday into Monday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible during the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the adjoining catchments.
Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 3.64 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may peak near 5.00 m early Monday morning, 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,2.49,falling,1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,2.59,rising,12:56 pm Sun 15/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,1.80,steady,1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,3.64,rising,1:05 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.46,steady,12:53 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.93,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.09,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,4.46,rising,1:37 pm Sun 15/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.19,rising,1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
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.
Forecast
Middle Ridge (27.6035°S, 151.9683°E, 690m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower over the Granite Belt in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h becoming E 25 to 35 km/h before dawn. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 32.
Forecast for Middle Ridge (27.6035°S, 151.9683°E, 690m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 16° 15° 15° 17° 17° 16° 16° Maximum 24° 26° 29° 30° 28° 29° 28° Chance of rain 20% 10% 5% 10% 10% 30% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 31
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE ESE E E ENE E S E E E E E E E Relative humidity 81% 65% 77% 56% 74% 47% 69% 44% 73% 49% 75% 48% 77% 52% Dew point 16°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 18°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 17°C 16°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Middle Ridge (27.6035°S, 151.9683°E, 690m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:12am EST 5:36am EST 6:37pm EST 7:01pm EST 4:00am EST 5:55pm EST 
Waning crescent
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