Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:48 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON AND SURAT, WITH SURAT LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR 10.5 M MONDAY AFTERNOON
The main flood peak along the Balonne River is very close to Surat, where river levels are likely to peak near 10.50 m during Monday afternoon, with major flooding.
Further downstream at Warroo, minor flooding is possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.

Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 10.47 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) through to Wednesday.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (9.0 m) and rising slowly.
The Balonne River at Surat is likely to peak near 10.50 m during Monday afternoon, with major flooding.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 8.09 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.89,steady,7:08 am Mon 16/03/26
Balonne River at Warkon,10.47,falling,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,0.89,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,10.18,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,10.57,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,8.09,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.84,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,2.47,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,0.04,steady,11:48 am Mon 16/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River
Issued at 12:33 PM AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG THE CONDAMINE RIVER AT CONDAMINE TOWNSHIP
MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG CHARLEYS CREEK AT CHINCHILLA
The main peak along the lower Condamine River has passed Cotswold, where major flooding continues. Upstream, river levels are falling, with minor flooding continuing at Condamine township after the Friday peak.
Along Charleys Creek, river levels continue to fall at Chinchilla, where minor flooding is occurring.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.

Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold:
Major flooding is occurring at Cotswold and minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Condamine township.
No recent observations are available for the Condamine River at Condamine. Based on a nearby upstream gauge, the river is estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling.
The Condamine River at Condamine may fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Monday.

Charleys Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Burncluith Bridge and minor flooding is occurring at Chinchilla.
The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is currently at 4.61 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Myall Creek at Dalby,0.35,steady,11:20 am Sun 15/03/26
Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,1.78,steady,10:00 am Sun 15/03/26
Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge,4.88,steady,12:29 pm Sun 15/03/26
Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.63,steady,12:03 pm Sun 15/03/26
Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,0.37,steady,11:54 am Sun 15/03/26
Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,1.20,steady,11:50 am Sun 15/03/26
Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,4.17,falling,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Condamine River at Condamine,7.85,falling,8:22 pm Fri 13/03/26
Condamine River at Cotswold,11.01,steady,12:25 pm Sun 15/03/26
Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,3.48,falling,11:30 am Sun 15/03/26
Charleys Creek at Chinchilla,4.61,falling,10:50 am Sun 15/03/26

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.