Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 11:41 AM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS FROM LATE TUESDAY
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments caused river level rises in the upper catchment. As flows arrive from upstream, minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from late Tuesday.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.12 m and slowly rising, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) from late Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
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 Tuesday 17 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.48,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Mon 16/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.10,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.89,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.65,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.30,steady,7:14 am Mon 16/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.37,falling,9:56 am Mon 16/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.17,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.12,rising,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.02,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.16,steady,10:27 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.98,steady,10:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.55,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.33,steady,10:19 am Mon 16/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.77,steady,10:47 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.75,steady,10:06 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.30,falling,9:45 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.70,steady,8:34 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.40,steady,9:13 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.84,falling,11:28 am Mon 16/03/26
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
Ross River (19.5097°S, 146.8356°E, 38m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the N, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Ross River (19.5097°S, 146.8356°E, 38m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary
Minimum 23° 23° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° Maximum 31° 31° 31° 30° 30° 30° 31° Chance of rain 50% 40% 60% 70% 50% 90% 80% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 10-20mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme 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 12
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(km/h)Wind direction SE E S E SSE ESE SSE ESE SSE ESE SSE ESE SSE E Relative humidity 78% 64% 73% 64% 78% 70% 80% 75% 78% 75% 80% 75% 76% 67% Dew point 23°C 22°C 22°C 22°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 23°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Ross River (19.5097°S, 146.8356°E, 38m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:54am EST 6:16am EST 6:27pm EST 6:49pm EST 4:17am EST 5:13pm EST
Waning crescent
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