Warnings

Final Flood Warning For The Don And Proserpine Rivers Tue 10 Mar 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Final Flood Warning For The Don And Proserpine Rivers 
Issued at 10:41 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
 Moderate to heavy rainfall in recent days resulted in multiple flood peaks along the Don River. At Bowen Pump Station the river is now below the minor flood level and easing.
 Showers are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. The situation is being monitored.
 A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Don River:
River levels are falling along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 2.30 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m).

Proserpine River:
River levels are falling in the Proserpine River catchment. 

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:
Don River at Ida Creek,1.61,steady,10:20 am Tue 10/03/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,1.70,falling,10:14 am Tue 10/03/26
Don River at Reeves,2.36,falling,10:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,2.30,falling,10:16 am Tue 10/03/26
Bowen Tide,1.67,falling,10:04 am Tue 10/03/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,0.55,steady,10:00 am Tue 10/03/26

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.