Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Don River And Flood Warning For The Proserpine River Catchment
Issued at 04:45 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT BOWEN PUMP STATION OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall in the early hours of Sunday has caused renewed river level rises along the Don River. A moderate flood peak occurred Sunday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Sunday into Monday. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Don River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 4.45 m with moderate flooding.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.

Proserpine River:
River level rises are occurring in the Proserpine River catchment.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,2.75,falling,4:20 pm Sun 08/03/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,3.80,falling,4:41 pm Sun 08/03/26
Don River at Reeves,4.97,falling,4:20 pm Sun 08/03/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,4.45,rising,4:13 pm Sun 08/03/26
Bowen Tide,1.48,falling,4:04 pm Sun 08/03/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,0.43,steady,4:00 pm Sun 08/03/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers And Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 02:53 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAROOM AND THEODORE WEIR FROM MONDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across parts of the Dawson, Connors and Isaac Rivers, with further heavy rainfall forecast for the remainder of Sunday and Monday. Rainfall has been particularly heavy across the Funnel Creek catchment and rapid river level rises have been observed.
Along the Dawson River minor flooding is possible at Taroom and Theodore Weir from Monday evening. Along the Isaac River minor flooding may develop at Yatton overnight Sunday into Monday with moderate flooding possible from Monday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the Sunday and into the new week. Higher and earlier river level rises are possible, depending on the timing and intensity of rainfall.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for large parts of southeast Queensland, including parts of the Dawson River catchment.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible at Taroom and Theodore with further rises possible with forecast rain.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 0.85 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is currently at 6.08 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Theodore Weir may reach around the minor flood level (8.00 m) Monday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is possible at Yatton with further rises possible with forecast rain.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 4.09 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton may exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.81,steady,2:19 pm Sun 08/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,2.09,rising,2:39 pm Sun 08/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.78,steady,2:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.85,steady,2:16 pm Sun 08/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.07,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.08,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.05,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.46,steady,1:06 pm Sun 08/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.77,steady,1:28 pm Sun 08/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.85,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,2:02 pm Sun 08/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.06,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,12:33 pm Sun 08/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.65,steady,2:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.86,steady,1:21 pm Sun 08/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.18,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.60,steady,2:13 pm Sun 08/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.12,steady,2:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.26,steady,2:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.05,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,0.98,steady,2:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.55,steady,1:43 pm Sun 08/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,2:30 pm Sun 08/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.46,steady,2:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,6.50,rising,2:20 pm Sun 08/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,4.09,steady,2:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.62,steady,11:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,1.19,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.50,steady,1:38 pm Sun 08/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.12,steady,1:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.29,steady,2:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.97,falling,2:34 pm Sun 08/03/26

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, Australia

Flood Watch For Most Of Queensland
Issued at 12:33 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 7
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE WITH ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Murray River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
Calliope River
Boyne River
Kolan River
Burnett River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Noosa River
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Macintyre River
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
The Big Warrambool River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Leichhardt River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Diamantina River
Bulloo River (QLD)

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Burdekin downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, Don and Proserpine, Pioneer, Connors, Isaac and Styx and Plane, Baffle, Kolan, Burnett, Burrum and Cherwell, Mary, Noosa, Upper Brisbane, Paroo, Nicholson, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Norman, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina, Thomson and Barcoo
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Daintree, Mossman, Barron, Mulgrave and Russell, Johnstone, Murray, Black and Ross and Bohle

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 03:49 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) DURING SUNDAY
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across parts of the Lower Burdekin and the Bowen River catchments during Friday and Saturday, with further rainfall forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week. River level rises have been observed along the Bowen River and in the Lower Burdekin at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), where minor flooding may develop during Sunday.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may develop along the lower Burdekin river during Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 6.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach around the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.10 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach around the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 5.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may reach around the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.76,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.13,steady,11:40 am Sat 07/03/26
Star River at Laroona,5.81,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.93,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,2.51,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.80,rising,1:07 pm Sat 07/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.07,steady,9:56 am Sat 07/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,1.85,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.39,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.29,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.51,steady,1:27 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.16,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,2.95,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,6.48,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,5.42,rising,3:43 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,8.50,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.10,rising,2:30 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.05,rising,3:40 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.35,rising,3:42 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.54,falling,2:18 pm Sat 07/03/26

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.