Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Western Queensland And North Tropical Coast
Issued at 11:53 AM AEST on Saturday 27 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND FROM SATURDAY, EXTENDING TO THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST FROM SUNDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
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
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Gilbert River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Diamantina River
Thomson River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Flinders and Cloncurry, Norman and Gilbert, Baffle and Diamantina

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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 28 December 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For Baffle Creek
Issued at 09:19 AM AEST on Saturday 27 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ESSENDEAN BRIDGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall was observed across the catchment earlier in the week which has resulted in river and creek level rises. River levels along the Baffle Creek remain elevated, with minor flooding possible at Essendean Bridge Saturday afternoon as upstream flows arrive.

Baffle Creek:
Minor flooding is possible along the Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is currently at 4.12 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Saturday afternoon.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Sunday 28 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Calliope River at Castlehope,1.80,falling,8:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Boyne River at Awoonga Dam,31.60,steady,4:56 am Sat 27/12/25
Boyne River at Benaraby,0.92,falling,7:58 am Sat 27/12/25
Gladstone Tide,1.93,rising,9:01 am Sat 27/12/25
Baffle Creek at Mimdale,8.95,steady,8:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,4.12,rising,7:35 am Sat 27/12/25
Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,0.68,falling,8:19 am Sat 27/12/25
Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,0.17,falling,8:32 am Sat 27/12/25
Kolan River at Springfield,1.33,steady,8:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,-1.47,steady,9:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,0.58,steady,8:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Kolan River at Bucca Weir,16.47,steady,7:16 am Sat 27/12/25

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.