Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:41 pm Sunday, 25 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing about the Herbert and Lower Burdekin coast.

Weather Situation
Heavy rainfall has developed about a coastal trough near the Herbert and Lower Burdekin coast.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Palm Island, Ingham, Cardwell, Rollingstone and Lucinda.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
102.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Gairloch Alert (near Ingham) in the 1 hour to 7:51 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Southeast Coast

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 11:45 pm Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:41 pm Sunday, 25 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing about the Herbert and Lower Burdekin coast.

Weather Situation
Heavy rainfall has developed about a coastal trough near the Herbert and Lower Burdekin coast.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Palm Island, Ingham, Cardwell, Rollingstone and Lucinda.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
102.0 mm of rainfall was recorded at Gairloch Alert (near Ingham) in the 1 hour to 7:51 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Southeast Coast

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 11:45 pm Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:31 AM AEST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 22

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE AT ST ANNS INTO EARLY THIS WEEK
Minor flooding continues to ease slowly along the Suttor River at St Anns, where the river level is likely to remain above the minor flood level into early this week.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing slowly along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.69 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) into early this week.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,2.96,steady,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.38,steady,8:41 am Sun 25/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.19,steady,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Star River at Laroona,1.71,steady,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.38,steady,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.12,steady,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.55,falling,6:06 am Sun 25/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.87,steady,6:57 am Sun 25/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.04,steady,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,4.69,falling,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.04,steady,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.21,steady,7:28 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.59,steady,8:15 am Sun 25/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.09,steady,8:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.98,falling,9:18 am Sun 25/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.52,steady,7:50 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,6.30,steady,9:28 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.85,steady,7:29 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.40,falling,9:24 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.45,steady,8:35 am Sun 25/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.44,falling,7:03 am Sun 25/01/26

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.