Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 10:31 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ST ANNS FROM LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments caused river level rises in the upper catchment. As flows arrive from upstream, minor flooding is likely along the Suttor River at St Anns from late Wednesday afternoon.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is likely along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.83 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 Thursday 19 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.12,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Wed 18/03/26
Star River at Laroona,1.99,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.55,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.42,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.90,steady,10:14 am Wed 18/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.27,steady,9:56 am Wed 18/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.23,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.83,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.00,steady,9:25 am Wed 18/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.96,steady,10:27 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.92,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.03,steady,9:38 am Wed 18/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.72,steady,7:47 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.50,steady,9:27 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.20,steady,9:43 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.55,steady,8:34 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.50,steady,8:32 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.49,falling,10:25 am Wed 18/03/26

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.