Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT TAROOM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARALABA FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak is now approaching Taroom, where minor flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is possible at Baralaba from overnight Monday into Tuesday as upstream flows arrive.
Rainfall has eased, however, the situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 5.03 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to peak near 5.10 m Monday afternoon, with minor flooding.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No current observations are available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 Tuesday 17 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,3.63,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,4.18,rising,1:23 pm Mon 16/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,2.68,falling,12:20 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,5.03,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.55,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.67,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.58,steady,12:38 pm Mon 16/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,6.96,rising,1:07 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.62,steady,12:33 pm Mon 16/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Northern Queensland
Issued at 01:26 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 8
FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Balonne River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Paroo River (QLD)
Gilbert River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments that were in the previous Flood Watch update: Tully, Herbert and Paroo.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Comet and Nogoa, Balonne, Wallam and Mungallala and Warrego.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026.