Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Northern Queensland And The Cape York Peninsula
Issued at 01:56 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 12
FLOODING LIKELY TO BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Tully River
Murray River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek

Flood warnings are current for numerous catchments across the state.

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 Saturday 21 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Isaac River And Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:24 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON FROM AROUND MIDDAY SATURDAY
MINOR FLOODING MAY CONTINUE AT BARALABA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning has caused river level rises across Connors and Isaac Rivers and tributaries. Minor flooding is likely at Yatton from overnight Friday and moderate flooding is possible during Saturday.
Floodwaters are moving into the Dawson River downstream of Theodore, where minor flooding is continuing at Baralaba.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises. This warning will be updated as required.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring 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 around the minor flood level (4.00 m) and steady.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Connors River at Pink Lagoon. Moderate flooding possible along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 4.90 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (9.50 m) around midday Saturday. Further rises are possible.

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 Saturday 21 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.71,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.43,steady,12:09 pm Fri 20/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.91,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,2.67,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.94,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.65,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,2.11,steady,1:07 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.76,steady,1:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,4.66,falling,12:48 pm Fri 20/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,1:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,7.66,rising,12:20 pm Fri 20/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,4.90,rising,12:20 pm Fri 20/02/26

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.