Minor Flood Warning For The Cape River
17 FEBRUARY 2026 09:51 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 09:51 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS
Moderate to heavy rainfall during last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape River, and minor flooding is occurring at Taemas.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment throughout the week, which may cause additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 5.81 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday into Wednesday.
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 10:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,5.95,falling,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,2:40 am Tue 17/02/26
Star River at Laroona,2.83,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,6.26,rising,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.57,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.80,rising,9:41 am Tue 17/02/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,1.17,falling,7:51 am Tue 17/02/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,5.40,falling,6:10 am Mon 16/02/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,3.29,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.82,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.45,rising,9:20 am Tue 17/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,5.81,rising,9:28 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin Dam,1.11,steady,8:55 am Tue 17/02/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.63,falling,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.38,rising,9:41 am Tue 17/02/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,2.72,falling,9:26 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,6.70,rising,9:28 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,6.05,rising,9:35 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.00,rising,9:33 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.40,rising,9:32 am Tue 17/02/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.84,rising,9:13 am Tue 17/02/26
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.
