Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 10:59 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Heavy falls continuing inland in southern Queensland tonight.

Weather Situation
A trough lying across Southeast Queensland is driving showers and storms capable of producing heavy falls tonight. Rainfall is expect to gradually ease into the early morning.

Warnings for Friday 13 February

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the Wide Bay Burnett and South East Coast districts north of Brisbane this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected. Other Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also possible over broader parts of the state today.
A separate Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Roma, Taroom, Monto, Gayndah, Eidsvold, Theodore, Moura, Mundubbera and Biggenden.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Southeast Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
85 mm was recorded at Mingo Creek in the 3 hours to 8:29 pm.
81 mm was recorded at Windamere in the 3 hours to 8:18 pm.
95 mm was recorded at Didcott in the 3 hours to 7:42 pm.
90 mm was recorded at Old Range Rd (near Dallarnil) in 3 hours to 7:42 pm.
102 mm was recorded at Mt Goonaneman in the 3 hours to 7:33 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Saturday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 10:59 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Heavy falls continuing inland in southern Queensland tonight.

Weather Situation
A trough lying across Southeast Queensland is driving showers and storms capable of producing heavy falls tonight. Rainfall is expect to gradually ease into the early morning.

Warnings for Friday 13 February

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the Wide Bay Burnett and South East Coast districts north of Brisbane this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected. Other Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also possible over broader parts of the state today.
A separate Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Roma, Taroom, Monto, Gayndah, Eidsvold, Theodore, Moura, Mundubbera and Biggenden.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Southeast Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
85 mm was recorded at Mingo Creek in the 3 hours to 8:29 pm.
81 mm was recorded at Windamere in the 3 hours to 8:18 pm.
95 mm was recorded at Didcott in the 3 hours to 7:42 pm.
90 mm was recorded at Old Range Rd (near Dallarnil) in 3 hours to 7:42 pm.
102 mm was recorded at Mt Goonaneman in the 3 hours to 7:33 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Saturday.
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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burrum River Catchment
Issued at 09:35 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HOWARD OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the Burrum River and Cherwell River catchments has been observed during Friday afternoon and is likely to result in river level rises during Friday evening and into Saturday. Minor flooding is possible along the Burrum River at Howard overnight Friday into Saturday. A peak below the minor flood level is expected along the Cherwell River at Pacific Haven during Saturday morning.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett.

Burrum and Cherwell Rivers:
Minor flooding is possible at Howard.
The Burrum River at Howard is currently at 5.01 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burrum River at Howard may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Urangan Tide,2.16,falling,8:58 pm Fri 13/02/26
Burrum River at Lenthalls Dam,25.09,steady,9:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Burrum River at Howard,5.01,rising,8:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Cherwell River at Railway Bridge,1.57,steady,7:45 pm Fri 13/02/26
Cherwell River at Pacific Haven,0.44,falling,9:15 pm Fri 13/02/26
Isis River at Bruce Highway,1.72,rising,9:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Gregory River at Burrum Highway,1.40,steady,9:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Elliot River at Dr Mays Crossing,0.87,steady,9:00 pm Fri 13/02/26

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.