Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 08:29 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT ST ANNS
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor Rivers catchment caused river level rises along the Suttor River and its tributaries.
A minor flood peak was observed at St Anns on Thursday 19 March, followed by a second flood peak just below the minor flood level observed on Tuesday 24 March at St Anns.
River levels at St Anns are expected to remain below the minor flood level and flooding is no longer expected.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Flooding no longer expected along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns peaked at 3.88 m around 08:00 am Tuesday, just below the minor level (4.00 m). The river is currently at 3.83 m and falling slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.82,steady,7:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.83,steady,7:00 am Wed 25/03/26
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.
Forecast
Peak Downs Mine (22.25°S, 148.1833°E, 244m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the N early this morning. Slight chance of a shower in the NE in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds NW/SW 15 to 20 km/h tending S/SW in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures 27 to 35.
Forecast for Peak Downs Mine (22.25°S, 148.1833°E, 244m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary
Minimum 19° 18° 15° 17° 19° 20° 20° Maximum 35° 31° 31° 32° 31° 31° 32° Chance of rain 10% 5% 10% 20% 20% 50% 60% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
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(km/h)Wind direction NW WSW SSE SE SE ESE ESE ESE SE ESE SE ESE SE ESE Relative humidity 67% 35% 29% 29% 54% 32% 72% 45% 70% 48% 74% 56% 76% 53% Dew point 20°C 16°C 4°C 10°C 13°C 12°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 20°C 20°C 21°C 20°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Peak Downs Mine (22.25°S, 148.1833°E, 244m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:51am EST 6:14am EST 6:13pm EST 6:35pm EST 2:21pm EST 12:17am EST
Waxing gibbous
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