Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 12:42 PM EST on Sunday 08 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Monday 09 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Monday 09 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay, K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:00 pm EST Sunday.
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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, 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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Don River And Flood Warning For The Proserpine River Catchment
Issued at 09:51 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOWEN PUMP STATION SUNDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall in the early hours of Sunday has caused renewed river level rises along the Don River. A moderate flood peak, similar in height to the peak recorded on Saturday, is expected to occur on Sunday evening.
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 3.05 m and rising, with minor flooding.
River levels are rising upstream and as a result the Don River at Bowen Pump Station may peak near 4.70 m Sunday evening, with moderate flooding (moderate flood level is 4.00 metres). This is similar to the peak recorded on Saturday.

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 05:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,3.59,rising,9:10 am Sun 08/03/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,5.35,rising,9:40 am Sun 08/03/26
Don River at Reeves,5.06,rising,9:23 am Sun 08/03/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,3.05,rising,9:37 am Sun 08/03/26
Bowen Tide,1.97,rising,9:34 am Sun 08/03/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,0.29,rising,9:00 am 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

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 12:12 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across parts of the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Rainfall has been particularly heavy across the Funnel Creek catchment, where river levels are rising rapidly. Minor flooding may develop along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Sunday into Monday.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next 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

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is possible at Yatton with further rises possible with forecast rain.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 4.18 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton may exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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 Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.14,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.38,steady,9:09 am Sat 07/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.67,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.80,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.05,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,2.21,steady,7:06 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.64,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.87,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.08,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.63,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.85,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.09,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.55,rising,11:13 am Sat 07/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.12,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.27,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.05,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.01,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.60,falling,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,11:30 am Sat 07/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.52,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,2.96,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,4.16,steady,11:13 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.62,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.89,steady,11:48 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.17,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.45,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.62,rising,11:34 am 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Pioneer River Catchment
Issued at 11:43 AM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS AND LOCALISED FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE PIONEER RIVER CATCHMENT
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the catchment overnight Friday into Saturday, which has resulted in river and creek level rises in the upper part of the Pioneer River catchment and its tributaries.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in further rises. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Pioneer River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton and Gargett, and along the Pioneer River at Sarich's and Mirani Township.

No observations are available for Mirani manual gauge along the Pioneer River. Based on the nearby automatic gauge it is estimated that the river level peaked around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Saturday morning. The Pioneer River at Mirani is estimated to be below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and falling.
Elevated river levels and renewed rises are possible for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday with further rainfall.

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 Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Teemburra Dam,0.41,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,3.67,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,5.47,falling,11:20 am Sat 07/03/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,1.97,steady,11:04 am Sat 07/03/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.25,falling,11:05 am Sat 07/03/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,3.19,falling,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,47.82,falling,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir,5.58,falling,11:23 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.88,falling,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,2.30,falling,11:17 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,16.83,falling,11:25 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,5.45,rising,10:20 am Sat 07/03/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,4.40,rising,11:29 am Sat 07/03/26
Outer Harbour Tide,4.50,rising,11:09 am 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.