Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Burrum And Cherwell Rivers And Flood Warning For The Isis, Gregory And Elliot Rivers Tue 10 Mar 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Burrum And Cherwell Rivers And Flood Warning For The Isis, Gregory And Elliot Rivers 
Issued at 11:37 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT PACIFIC HAVEN AND HOWARD
 Moderate to heavy rainfall across the Burrum and Cherwell River catchments since Sunday has resulted in river and creek level rises across the catchments. Heavy rainfall has since eased. 
 A major flood peak was observed along the Cherwell River at Pacific Haven overnight Monday into Tuesday. River levels fell below the major and moderate flood levels Tuesday morning, with minor flooding now occurring.
 River levels along the Burrum River at Howard peaked early Tuesday morning with minor flooding. Minor flooding is slowing easing.
 No further significant rainfall is expected over the next few days.

Burrum and Cherwell Rivers:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cherwell River at Pacific Haven and along the Burrum River at Howard.
The Burrum River at Howard peaked at 7.71 m around 02:15 am Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 6.91 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burrum River at Howard is likely to fall below the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 

The Cherwell River at Pacific Haven peaked at 3.69 m around 01:30 am Tuesday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 2.79 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Cherwell River at Pacific Haven is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m) Tuesday afternoon. 

Isis, Gregory and Elliott Rivers:
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Gregory and Elliott Rivers.

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 Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Urangan Tide,2.55,rising,11:10 am Tue 10/03/26
Burrum River at Lenthalls Dam,26.46,falling,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Burrum River at Howard,6.91,falling,10:31 am Tue 10/03/26
Cherwell River at Railway Bridge,4.97,falling,11:25 am Tue 10/03/26
Cherwell River at Pacific Haven,2.79,falling,11:19 am Tue 10/03/26
Isis River at Bruce Highway,7.24,falling,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Gregory River at Burrum Highway,10.44,falling,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Elliot River at Dr Mays Crossing,2.25,falling,11:00 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.