Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:58 PM AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON AND SURAT, WITH SURAT LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR 10.8 M DURING MONDAY
The main flood peak along the Balonne River has passed Warkon, where river levels peaked above the major flood level on Saturday morning. This peak is now approaching Surat, where river levels are likely to peak near 10.80 m during Monday, with major flooding.
Further downstream at Warroo, minor flooding is possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday. River levels along Dogwood Creek have since eased below flood thresholds.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.

Dogwood Creek:
River levels have eased along Dogwood Creek.
Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
The Balonne River at Warkon peaked at 10.82 m around 09:00 pm Friday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 10.72 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Balonne River at Warkon is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) through to Tuesday.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (9.0 m) and rising.
The Balonne River at Surat is likely to peak near 10.80 m during Monday, with major flooding.

Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 7.35 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.99,steady,10:08 am Sun 15/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.76,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,1.01,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,10.00,steady,12:20 pm Sun 15/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,10.00,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,7.35,steady,11:48 am Sun 15/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.99,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,3.04,falling,12:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-0.52,rising,11:53 am Sun 15/03/26

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, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 01:11 PM AEST on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS AROUND MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall earlier this week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments caused river level rises in the upper catchment. Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from Monday, 16 March as upstream flows arrive.

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 2.25 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday 16 March. 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 Monday 16 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,4.03,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,11:40 am Sat 14/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.26,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.02,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.42,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.40,falling,9:26 am Sat 14/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,1.02,steady,12:58 pm Sat 14/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,7.40,steady,8:25 am Sat 14/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.31,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,2.25,rising,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.02,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.41,falling,11:45 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.10,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.79,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.83,steady,12:39 pm Sat 14/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.87,steady,10:47 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.35,steady,12:27 pm Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.95,steady,11:34 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.05,steady,11:34 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.40,steady,11:32 am Sat 14/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.14,falling,12:54 pm Sat 14/03/26

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.