Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Don River Wed 18 Feb 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Don River 
Issued at 11:29 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOWEN PUMP STATION
 Moderate to heavy rainfall since Monday has resulted in river level rises and minor flooding along the Don River. 
 Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises.

Don River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Don River.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 2.65 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is likely to reach near 3.10 m Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Don River at Ida Creek,1.93,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Don River at Mount Dangar,2.40,falling,11:06 am Wed 18/02/26
Don River at Reeves,3.17,falling,10:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Don River at Bowen Pump Station,2.65,rising,10:51 am Wed 18/02/26
Bowen Tide,3.37,rising,11:04 am Wed 18/02/26
Proserpine River at Peter Faust Dam HG,-0.64,steady,11:00 am Wed 18/02/26

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.