Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Lower Dawson And Lower Fitzroy Rivers
Issued at 10:32 AM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 27
MINOR FLOODING HAS NOW EASED AT BARALABA AND YAAMBA
Minor flooding has now eased along the lower Dawson and lower Fitzroy rivers. Elevated river levels are likely to continue over the next few days.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding has now eased at Baralaba, Beckers and Knebworth.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Baralaba is expected to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.
The Dawson River at Baralaba is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
Fitzroy River:
Minor flooding has now eased at Riverslea and Yaamba.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. However the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (9.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to remain below the minor flood level (9.00 m) .
No river level observations are available for the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level peaked below the minor flood level during Tuesday.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m) with elevated river levels for the next few days.
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:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.43,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.03,steady,9:09 am Fri 20/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.96,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,1.38,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.20,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.38,steady,10:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Dawson River at Moura,7.80,falling,8:35 am Sun 15/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.37,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.91,steady,10:18 am Fri 20/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.11,falling,10:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-3.73,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-10.88,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Fri 20/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.55,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Don River at Rannes,2.89,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,4.99,falling,9:53 am Fri 20/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,1.40,steady,8:13 am Fri 20/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,2.03,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.66,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.30,steady,10:09 am Fri 20/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.55,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-6.83,steady,9:43 am Fri 20/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,8:30 am Fri 20/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,1.24,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,10:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,2.37,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,3.20,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,2.49,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,1.92,steady,9:48 am Fri 20/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.70,steady,4:37 am Fri 20/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.15,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,14.35,falling,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Fitzroy River at Yaamba,11.05,steady,5:45 pm Mon 16/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,5.33,rising,9:59 am Fri 20/03/26
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
Sapphire (23.4607°S, 147.7201°E, 252m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the NE in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming SE 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Sapphire (23.4607°S, 147.7201°E, 252m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 19° 20° 20° 21° 21° 19° 19° Maximum 32° 33° 34° 34° 35° 32° 31° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 40% 10% 30% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High Very High 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 19
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(km/h)Wind direction SE SE SSE SSE SSE S NE SSE NW SW SSE SSE SE SSE Relative humidity 66% 41% 61% 37% 58% 35% 63% 33% 58% 34% 33% 31% 43% 37% Dew point 18°C 16°C 18°C 16°C 19°C 16°C 20°C 15°C 19°C 16°C 7°C 12°C 12°C 14°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Sapphire (23.4607°S, 147.7201°E, 252m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:49am EST 6:12am EST 6:16pm EST 6:39pm EST 10:16am EST 9:08pm EST 
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