Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Heavy Rainfall

for Cherbourg and parts of Gympie, Somerset and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 5:10 pm Friday, 13 March 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continue between Gympie and Kingaroy.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Gympie, Somerset and South Burnett
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:05 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area southwest of Gympie and Elgin Vale. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northwest. They are forecast to affect the area northeast of Kingaroy and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon by 5:35 pm and Wondai, Murgon and Cherbourg by 6:05 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sunshine Coast,Moreton Bay

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:10 pm.
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 Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Heavy Rainfall

for Cherbourg and parts of Gympie, Somerset and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 5:10 pm Friday, 13 March 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continue between Gympie and Kingaroy.

HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Gympie, Somerset and South Burnett
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:05 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area southwest of Gympie and Elgin Vale. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northwest. They are forecast to affect the area northeast of Kingaroy and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon by 5:35 pm and Wondai, Murgon and Cherbourg by 6:05 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sunshine Coast,Moreton Bay

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:10 pm.
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

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:55 PM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON AND SURAT
Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises across the upper Balonne River catchment. The flood peak is around Warkon along the Balonne River where major flooding is occurring. At Surat major flooding is occurring and a major flood peak is possible around Monday. Further downstream at Warroo minor flooding is possible into next week. Elevated river levels and flooding are occurring along Dogwood Creek.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Dogwood Creek:
Moderate flooding is easing along Dogwood Creek at Pine Hill Crossing
Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 10.72 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon may reach around 11.00 m Saturday morning, with major flooding. Further rises are possible and peak forecasts will be provided as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the river level at the nearby automatic station, the river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (9.0 m) and rising.
The Balonne River at Surat may exceed 10.00 m during Monday, with major flooding. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

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 5.00 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) into next week. 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 Saturday 14 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,4.59,falling,11:09 am Fri 13/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.82,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,1.41,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,8.72,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,8.99,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,5.00,rising,11:48 am Fri 13/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,1.29,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.91,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-4.28,rising,11:53 am Fri 13/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River
Issued at 10:37 AM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

CONDAMINE TOWNSHIP CLOSE TO A PEAK JUST ABOVE THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL
MODERATE FLOODING SLOWLY EASING ALONG CHARLEYS CREEK AT CHINCHILLA
MINOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING ALONG THE LOWER CONDAMINE RIVER AT CHINCHILLA WEIR
River levels are continuing to ease along Charleys Creek and along the Condamine River around and downstream of Chinchilla Weir. The peak flow is close to the Condamine Township where major flooding is occurring and further small river rises are possible.
Locally heavy falls are possible with showers and thunderstorms during Friday, which may lead to small isolated renewed river rises across the weekend, particularly in the tributaries of the Condamine.

Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold:
Major flooding occurring along the Lower Condamine River.
The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is currently at 7.39 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW may remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Friday and during Saturday.

The Condamine River at Condamine is currently at 8.10 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Condamine River at Condamine may peak near 8.30 m Friday afternoon, with major flooding.

Charleys Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along Charleys Creek at Chinchilla and upstream at Burncluith Bridge.
The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is currently at 5.56 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

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 Saturday 14 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Myall Creek at Dalby,0.55,steady,8:20 am Fri 13/03/26
Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,1.83,steady,10:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge,4.93,steady,9:29 am Fri 13/03/26
Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.63,steady,9:03 am Fri 13/03/26
Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,0.37,steady,8:54 am Fri 13/03/26
Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,2.05,falling,9:50 am Fri 13/03/26
Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,7.39,falling,10:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Condamine River at Condamine,8.10,steady,8:32 am Fri 13/03/26
Condamine River at Cotswold,10.97,steady,10:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,4.43,steady,10:20 am Fri 13/03/26
Charleys Creek at Chinchilla,5.56,steady,10:12 am Fri 13/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 09:21 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARALABA
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAROOM AND YATTON AND POSSIBLE AT MOURA
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THEODORE WEIR FROM LATER THIS WEEK
Moderate to locally intense rainfall across parts of the Fitzroy River catchment over the weekend resulted in rapid river and creek level rises, particularly across parts of the Connors and Isaac, Comet and Nogoa, and Dawson River catchments.
Along the Dawson River, major flooding is occurring at Baralaba following initial rises due to local rainfall, with renewed rises likely as upstream flows arrive. Further upstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Taroom, with river levels approaching a moderate flood peak late Wednesday evening. Minor flooding is occurring at Theodore Weir and Moura. Renewed rises are likely downstream of Taroom over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Callide Creek, minor flooding is easing at Jambin. Along the Isaac River, a moderate flood peak was observed at Yatton during Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding slowly easing.
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Comet, Nogoa and Mackenzie River catchments.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Taroom. Minor flooding is occurring at Chilgerrie Hill, Tarana Crossing and Theodore Weir.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 6.41 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to peak near 6.50 m late Wednesday evening, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m).

The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is currently at 9.63 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (8.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Renewed river level rises and moderate flooding (11.00 m) is possible from later this week as upstream flows arrive.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Major flooding is occurring at Baralaba, Karamea, Beckers and Knebworth.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura. Based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (6.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Moura may peak near the moderate flood level (11.00 m) late Wednesday evening. Renewed rises are possible later this week as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. However, based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level at Baralaba is expected to be well above the major flood level (9.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Dawson River at Baralaba will remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Renewed river level rises are likely as upstream flows arrive.

Don and Dee Rivers:
Minor flooding is occurring at Jambin.
The Callide Creek at Jambin is currently at 3.60 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Callide Creek at Jambin may remain above the minor flood level (2.65 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

Comet River:
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Comet River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Comet Weir.
Nogoa River:
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Nogoa River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Gregory Highway and Duckponds. Minor flooding is occurring at Valeria.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.12 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

Mackenzie River:
River level rises are occurring across the Mackenzie River catchment as upstream flows arrive. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bedford Weir. Minor flooding is occurring at Bingegang Weir.

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 Thursday 12 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,3.28,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,7.39,steady,9:09 pm Wed 11/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,2.13,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,6.41,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.91,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,9.63,falling,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,3.62,steady,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,10.01,steady,7:44 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,12.74,falling,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-4.05,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-11.05,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,3.60,falling,9:02 pm Wed 11/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,8.60,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Don River at Rannes,7.78,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,14.50,rising,8:43 pm Wed 11/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,1.60,steady,8:13 pm Wed 11/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,8.14,falling,8:05 pm Wed 11/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,9.63,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,3.05,steady,7:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,7.40,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-7.18,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.46,steady,9:04 pm Wed 11/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,10.11,steady,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.12,rising,9:05 pm Wed 11/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,6.29,falling,8:10 pm Wed 11/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,10.12,falling,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,14.96,rising,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,10.48,rising,9:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,10.40,steady,9:04 pm Wed 11/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.76,steady,8:53 pm Wed 11/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,15.57,rising,8:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.73,steady,9:06 pm Wed 11/03/26

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.