Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:07 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Slow moving severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall have eased. The situation remains closely monitored.

Weather Situation
A slow-moving trough extends across the Capricornia to northern Wide Bay. Northerly flow is feeding very humid and unstable air into this trough.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
This warning is now cancelled.
152 mm was recorded at ALLIGATOR FLATS in the 3 HOURS TO 11:00 PM Friday.
126 mm was recorded at Gladstone Radar Alert in the 6 HOURS to 22:55 PM Friday.
123 mm was recorded at Captain Creek near Agnes Water in the 3 HOURS to 9:50 PM Friday.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:07 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Slow moving severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall have eased. The situation remains closely monitored.

Weather Situation
A slow-moving trough extends across the Capricornia to northern Wide Bay. Northerly flow is feeding very humid and unstable air into this trough.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
This warning is now cancelled.
152 mm was recorded at ALLIGATOR FLATS in the 3 HOURS TO 11:00 PM Friday.
126 mm was recorded at Gladstone Radar Alert in the 6 HOURS to 22:55 PM Friday.
123 mm was recorded at Captain Creek near Agnes Water in the 3 HOURS to 9:50 PM Friday.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Final Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 11:28 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

BELOW MINOR PEAK OCCURRED OVERNIGHT WITH RIVER LEVELS EASING AT YATTON
A peak below the minor level was observed along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Rainfall is forecast across the catchment from Friday which may cause renewed river level rises.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
River levels are easing along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 7.05 m and falling, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Wednesday.

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.16,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.14,steady,9:09 am Wed 04/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.69,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.85,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.06,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.03,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:30 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.56,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.92,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.11,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.61,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.84,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.27,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.60,steady,11:13 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.20,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.31,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.27,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.57,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.41,steady,10:55 am Wed 04/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.50,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.82,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,7.05,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.37,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.97,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.61,steady,10:28 am Wed 04/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.28,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,5.21,falling,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26

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.