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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Kolan River And Baffle Creek And Flood Warning For The Boyne And Calliope Rivers
Issued at 03:46 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT ESSENDEAN BRIDGE AND POSSIBLE AT BUCCA WEIR FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY
Heavy rainfall was observed across the Kolan, Boyne and Calliope Rivers and Baffle Creek catchments since late Friday, which has resulted in river and creek level rises. Further heavy rainfall has been observed since Monday morning which has resulted renewed rises.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge and is possible along the Kolan River at Bucca Weir from overnight Monday.
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Boyne and Calliope Rivers.
This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current.

Kolan River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Kolan River at Bucca Weir.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is currently at 17.17 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Kolan River at Bucca Weir is likely to exceed the minor flood level (17.50 m AHD) late Monday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (18.50 m AHD) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Baffle Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is currently at 7.37 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge may remain above the moderate flood level (6.20 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Boyne River:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Boyne River and further rises are likely.
Calliope River:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Calliope River and further rises are likely

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 09:30 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Calliope River at Castlehope,5.45,rising,3:21 pm Mon 09/03/26
Boyne River at Awoonga Dam,32.45,rising,3:35 pm Mon 09/03/26
Boyne River at Benaraby,1.77,rising,3:35 pm Mon 09/03/26
Gladstone Tide,2.16,falling,2:59 pm Mon 09/03/26
Baffle Creek at Mimdale,12.16,rising,3:23 pm Mon 09/03/26
Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,7.37,rising,3:36 pm Mon 09/03/26
Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,4.33,rising,3:41 pm Mon 09/03/26
Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,1.97,rising,3:35 pm Mon 09/03/26
Kolan River at Springfield,5.68,rising,3:24 pm Mon 09/03/26
Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,-1.20,rising,3:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,4.57,rising,3:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Kolan River at Bucca Weir,17.17,rising,3:32 pm Mon 09/03/26

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
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Intense Rainfall

for parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:36 pm Monday, 9 March 2026.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN INLAND PARTS OF THE GLADSTONE REGION.

Weather Situation
A trough extending from a low pressure system near Emerald is generating showers and thunderstorms that are producing heavy to locally intense rainfall inland between Gladstone and north of Bundaberg.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy, locally intense rainfall for a broader area of the southeast.
INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Seventeen Seventy, Calliope and Miriam Vale.
181 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT WESTWOOD RANGE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 3:28 PM.
148 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT ALLIGATOR FLATS IN THE 3 HOURS TO 3:24 PM.
123 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT EDEN IN THE 2 HOURS TO 3:11 PM.
112 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MILTON IN THE 2 HOURS TO 3:08 PM.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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
for Intense Rainfall

for parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:36 pm Monday, 9 March 2026.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN INLAND PARTS OF THE GLADSTONE REGION.

Weather Situation
A trough extending from a low pressure system near Emerald is generating showers and thunderstorms that are producing heavy to locally intense rainfall inland between Gladstone and north of Bundaberg.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy, locally intense rainfall for a broader area of the southeast.
INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Seventeen Seventy, Calliope and Miriam Vale.
181 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT WESTWOOD RANGE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 3:28 PM.
148 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT ALLIGATOR FLATS IN THE 3 HOURS TO 3:24 PM.
123 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT EDEN IN THE 2 HOURS TO 3:11 PM.
112 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MILTON IN THE 2 HOURS TO 3:08 PM.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 PM EST on Monday 09 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 10 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Monday 09 March
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia Coast and K'gari Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast, Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 10 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay, K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 pm EST Monday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Burnett, Stuart And Boyne Rivers, And Barker And Barambah Creeks, And Flood Warning For The Auburn River
Issued at 01:10 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUNDABERG FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING
MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT DUNOLLIE AND BRIAN PASTURES, AND POSSIBLE AT MUNDUBBERA, GAYNDAH, STONELANDS AND WALLA FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EIDSVOLD BRIDGE FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY
Heavy rainfall has been recorded over the Burnett River catchment since Friday morning, with further heavy rainfall forecast for the remainder of Monday. This has caused significant river and creek level rises along the Burnett River and tributaries, where moderate to major flooding is possible at multiple locations, including moderate flooding possible at Bundaberg. Further river level rises are possible.
The situation is being monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current.

Burnett River to Mundubbera:
Major flooding is possible at Mundubbera, and moderate flooding is possible at Eidsvold Bridge.
No observations are currently available for the Burnett River at Eidsvold Bridge. The river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Burnett River at Eidsvold Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (9.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burnett River at Mundubbera is currently at 13.72 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Burnett River at Mundubbera may exceed the major flood level (18.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Auburn River:
River level rises are occurring along the Auburn River. Major flooding is occurring at Brovinia and Dykehead.
Stuart and Boyne Rivers:
Major flooding is occurring along the Stuart River at Proston and the Boyne River at Carters. Major flooding is expected to be occurring at Dunollie.
No observations are currently available for the Boyne River at Dunollie. The river level is estimated to be above the major flood level and rising.
The Boyne River at Dunollie is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) during Monday and into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Barker and Barambah Creeks:
Major flooding is expected to be occurring at Brian Pastures and is likely to develop at Stonelands.
The Barambah Creek at Stonelands is currently at 10.79 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Barambah Creek at Stonelands is likely to exceed the major flood level (11.50 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

No observations are currently available for the Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures. The river level is estimated to be above the major flood level and rising.
The Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) during Monday and into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Burnett River downstream of Mundubbera to Paradise Dam:
Major flooding is possible at Gayndah.
The Burnett River at Gayndah is currently at 6.25 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burnett River at Gayndah is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may exceed the major flood level (15.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Burnett River downstream of Paradise Dam:
Major flooding is possible at Walla. Moderate flooding is possible at Bundaberg.
No observations are currently available for the Burnett River at Walla. The river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Burnett River at Walla is likely to exceed the minor (6.00 m) and moderate flood levels (8.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may exceed the major flood level (12.00 m) Monday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burnett River at Bundaberg is currently at 1.32 m and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level.
The Burnett River at Bundaberg is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) early Tuesday morning. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (5.50 m) from late Tuesday morning. 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 04:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Three Moon Creek at Cania Dam (HW),-15.45,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Three Moon Creek at Monto,0.00,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Three Moon Creek at Abercorn Tm,4.57,rising,12:20 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Ceratodus,4.88,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Nogo River at Wuruma Dam (HW),-1.21,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Eidsvold,3.19,rising,12:23 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Marriages,5.60,rising,12:58 pm Mon 09/03/26
Auburn River at Flagstone Bridge,14.19,rising,12:56 pm Mon 09/03/26
Boyne River at Boondooma Dam (HW),3.07,rising,11:55 am Mon 09/03/26
Boyne River at Derra,13.60,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Mundubbera,13.72,rising,12:59 pm Mon 09/03/26
Barker Creek at Bjelke-Petersen Dam (HW),0.46,rising,11:53 am Mon 09/03/26
Barambah Creek at Joe Sippel Weir (HW),1.50,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Barambah Creek at Joe Sippel Weir (TW),7.62,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Barambah Creek at Stonelands,10.79,rising,11:55 am Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Gayndah Flume,7.33,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Gayndah,6.25,rising,10:20 am Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Mt Lawless,8.89,rising,12:22 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Paradise Dam (HW),2.53,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Ned Churchward Weir (HW),20.38,rising,12:48 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burnett River at Bundaberg,1.37,rising,12:55 pm Mon 09/03/26
Bundaberg Port Tide,2.36,rising,12:31 pm Mon 09/03/26

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
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:28 am Monday, 9 March 2026.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE SOUTHEAST TODAY, WITH DAMAGING WINDS POSSIBLE OVER THE CAPRICORNIA AND WIDE BAY AND BURNETT.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system is currently situated near Emerald and will gradually move to the southeast today, crossing the coast in the evening. A trough extends from this low through southeastern parts of the state. Heavy to locally intense rainfall is expected in the vicinity of the low through the southeast and parts of adjacent inland districts during Monday.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely over central and southeastern districts for the remainder of Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 90 and 120 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 250 mm possible. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible over inland and coastal parts of the warning area with six-hourly totals of around 160 mm.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible over parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett during Monday afternoon and evening.
Conditions are expected to ease below warning thresholds from early Tuesday morning.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Biloela, Yeppoon, Cherbourg, Monto and Rolleston.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central West and Southeast Coast districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
155 mm WAS RECORDED AT BOWEN DOWNS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 3:00 AM.
90 mm was recorded at Valeria in the 6 hours to 5:44 am.
123 mm was recorded at Planet Downs in the 6 hours to 5:16 am.
95 mm was recorded at Cooranga (Boyne River) in the 6 hours to 5:00 am.
97.4 mm was recorded at Avocet in the 6 hours to 3:40 am.
119 mm was recorded at Brovinia (Cadarga Creek) in the 6 hours to 3:20 am.
106 mm was recorded at Boondooma in the 6 hours to 1:24 am.
66 mm was recorded at Sapphire (Retreat Creek) in the 1 hour to 12:05 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central West,Southeast Coast

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Monday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:28 am Monday, 9 March 2026.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE SOUTHEAST TODAY, WITH DAMAGING WINDS POSSIBLE OVER THE CAPRICORNIA AND WIDE BAY AND BURNETT.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system is currently situated near Emerald and will gradually move to the southeast today, crossing the coast in the evening. A trough extends from this low through southeastern parts of the state. Heavy to locally intense rainfall is expected in the vicinity of the low through the southeast and parts of adjacent inland districts during Monday.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely over central and southeastern districts for the remainder of Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 90 and 120 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 250 mm possible. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible over inland and coastal parts of the warning area with six-hourly totals of around 160 mm.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible over parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett during Monday afternoon and evening.
Conditions are expected to ease below warning thresholds from early Tuesday morning.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Biloela, Yeppoon, Cherbourg, Monto and Rolleston.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central West and Southeast Coast districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
155 mm WAS RECORDED AT BOWEN DOWNS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 3:00 AM.
90 mm was recorded at Valeria in the 6 hours to 5:44 am.
123 mm was recorded at Planet Downs in the 6 hours to 5:16 am.
95 mm was recorded at Cooranga (Boyne River) in the 6 hours to 5:00 am.
97.4 mm was recorded at Avocet in the 6 hours to 3:40 am.
119 mm was recorded at Brovinia (Cadarga Creek) in the 6 hours to 3:20 am.
106 mm was recorded at Boondooma in the 6 hours to 1:24 am.
66 mm was recorded at Sapphire (Retreat Creek) in the 1 hour to 12:05 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central West,Southeast Coast

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Monday.
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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers And Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 02:12 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT YATTON FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAROOM, THEODORE WEIR AND BARALABA FROM MONDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across parts of the Dawson, Connors and Isaac Rivers, with further heavy rainfall forecast for the remainder of Monday. Rainfall has been particularly heavy across the Funnel Creek catchment and rapid river level rises have been observed.
Along the Dawson River minor flooding is possible at Taroom, Theodore Weir and Baralaba from Monday morning. Along the Isaac River minor flooding is expected at Yatton from Monday morning with moderate flooding likely from Monday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday. Higher and earlier river level rises are possible, depending on the timing and intensity of rainfall.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for large parts of southeast Queensland, including parts of the Dawson River catchment.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible at Taroom and Theodore with further rises possible with forecast rain.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 1.50 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

The Dawson River at Theodore Weir is currently at 6.13 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Theodore Weir may reach around the minor flood level (8.00 m) Monday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible at Baralaba with further rises possible with forecast rain.
No river level observation is currently available at Baralaba. However, based on the nearby gauge the river level at Baralaba is expected to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is possible at Yatton with further rises possible with forecast rain.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 5.00 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) Monday morning. The river is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Monday 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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,2.16,rising,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,2.68,rising,1:56 am Mon 09/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,5.20,rising,1:20 am Mon 09/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,1.50,rising,1:20 am Mon 09/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.62,rising,2:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.13,steady,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.14,steady,1:48 am Mon 09/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.66,rising,1:47 am Mon 09/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.29,rising,2:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.80,steady,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 pm Sun 08/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.02,steady,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,12:33 am Mon 09/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.81,rising,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Don River at Rannes,2.05,steady,1:20 am Mon 09/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.25,steady,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,1.35,steady,1:19 am Mon 09/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.18,steady,1:19 am Mon 09/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.33,rising,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.10,steady,7:00 pm Sun 08/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.20,steady,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.51,steady,2:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.51,steady,1:52 am Mon 09/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.51,rising,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.64,rising,1:15 am Mon 09/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,8.51,rising,1:20 am Mon 09/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,5.00,rising,1:20 am Mon 09/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.61,steady,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,1.38,steady,1:48 am Mon 09/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.55,steady,1:38 am Mon 09/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.11,steady,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.25,steady,1:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.25,steady,12:34 am Mon 09/03/26

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.