Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 09:51 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS
Moderate to heavy rainfall during last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape River, and minor flooding is occurring at Taemas.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment throughout the week, which may cause additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 5.81 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday into 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:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,5.95,falling,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,2:40 am Tue 17/02/26
Star River at Laroona,2.83,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,6.26,rising,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.57,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.80,rising,9:41 am Tue 17/02/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,1.17,falling,7:51 am Tue 17/02/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,5.40,falling,6:10 am Mon 16/02/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,3.29,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.82,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.45,rising,9:20 am Tue 17/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,5.81,rising,9:28 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin Dam,1.11,steady,8:55 am Tue 17/02/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.63,falling,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.38,rising,9:41 am Tue 17/02/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,2.72,falling,9:26 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,6.70,rising,9:28 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,6.05,rising,9:35 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.00,rising,9:33 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.40,rising,9:32 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.84,rising,9:13 am Tue 17/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Don River
Issued at 09:49 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BOWEN PUMP STATION FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals have been observed overnight Monday into Tuesday, which has resulted in river level rises in the upper part of the Don River catchment.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, this rainfall may result in further rises.

Don River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 1.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level (2.5 m).
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station may reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) from Tuesday afternoon. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,1.67,falling,9:20 am Tue 17/02/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,2.30,rising,8:40 am Tue 17/02/26
Don River at Reeves,2.02,steady,9:20 am Tue 17/02/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,1.45,steady,6:46 am Tue 17/02/26
Bowen Tide,3.55,rising,9:41 am Tue 17/02/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,-1.00,steady,8:00 am Tue 17/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT TAROOM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARALABA FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak is now approaching Taroom, where minor flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is possible at Baralaba from overnight Monday into Tuesday as upstream flows arrive.
Rainfall has eased, however, the situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 5.03 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to peak near 5.10 m Monday afternoon, with minor flooding.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible 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 below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 Tuesday 17 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,3.63,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,4.18,rising,1:23 pm Mon 16/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,2.68,falling,12:20 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,5.03,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.55,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.67,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.58,steady,12:38 pm Mon 16/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,6.96,rising,1:07 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.62,steady,12:33 pm Mon 16/02/26

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.