Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 03:49 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) DURING SUNDAY
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across parts of the Lower Burdekin and the Bowen River catchments during Friday and Saturday, with further rainfall forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week. River level rises have been observed along the Bowen River and in the Lower Burdekin at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), where minor flooding may develop during Sunday.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may develop along the lower Burdekin river during Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 6.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach around the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.10 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach around the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 5.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may reach around the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday evening. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.76,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.13,steady,11:40 am Sat 07/03/26
Star River at Laroona,5.81,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.93,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,2.51,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.80,rising,1:07 pm Sat 07/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.07,steady,9:56 am Sat 07/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,1.85,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.39,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.29,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.51,steady,1:27 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.16,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,2.95,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,6.48,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,5.42,rising,3:43 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,8.50,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.10,rising,2:30 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.05,rising,3:40 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.35,rising,3:42 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.54,falling,2:18 pm Sat 07/03/26
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
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds NW 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 33.
Forecast for South Johnstone (17.5987°S, 145.9947°E, 13m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 24° 25° 25° 25° 24° 24° 24° Maximum 33° 36° 33° 30° 30° 30° 30° Chance of rain 80% 80% 90% 90% 70% 80% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm 5-10mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 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 4
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Sunrise / Sunset for South Johnstone (17.5987°S, 145.9947°E, 13m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:55am EST 6:17am EST 6:37pm EST 6:59pm EST 9:31pm EST 10:03am EST
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