Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin River
Issued at 10:25 AM AEST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 29

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the last few days, causing significant river level rises along the upper Burdekin River and its tributaries. A below minor peak was observed at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
River level rises are likely along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, but are expected to remain below the minor flood levels.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the Burdekin River catchment over the next few days.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is no longer expected at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge). Minor flooding is easing at Mt Fullstop.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) peaked below the minor flood level early Thursday morning. The river is currently at 9.45 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 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:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,5.89,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:45 am Thu 29/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.96,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Star River at Laroona,3.60,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,8.19,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.73,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,9.45,falling,10:03 am Thu 29/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.37,steady,9:57 am Thu 29/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.61,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.52,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.00,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.86,steady,4:28 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.42,rising,9:55 am Thu 29/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,0.94,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.58,rising,10:01 am Thu 29/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.52,steady,7:50 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.70,rising,10:08 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.35,falling,9:59 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.60,falling,9:32 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.45,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.04,falling,10:11 am Thu 29/01/26

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.