Major Flood Warning For The Mary River
10 MARCH 2026 21:33 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Mary River
Issued at 09:33 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TIARO
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT GYMPIE AND MIVA
Heavy to locally intense rainfall was been observed across the Mary River catchment across the weekend, with rainfall easing since Monday evening.
Widespread minor to major flooding is being observed at multiple locations throughout the catchment, with major flooding occurring at Tiaro. Further small rises and prolonged flooding are possible as upstream flows from Munna Creek arrives, following a peak earlier today at Marodian.
At Miva and Gympie moderate flood levels are falling after peaks earlier today. At Maryborough, minor flooding may continue overnight Tuesday into Wednesday as further upstream flows arrive.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Mary River to Gympie:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Gympie and minor at Dagun Pocket.
No observations are currently available for the Mary River at Dagun Pocket. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level.
The Mary River at Dagun Pocket may remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.
The Mary River at Gympie peaked around 12.5 m during Tuesday 10 March, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 12.11 m and falling.
The Mary River at Gympie is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (12.00 m) early Wednesday morning. The river is expected to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Wednesday.
Six Mile Creek:
River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring along Six Mile Creek.
Mary River downstream of Gympie:
Major flooding is occurring at Tiaro. Near minor flooding is occurring at Maryborough.
The Mary River at Miva is currently at 13.47 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Mary River at Miva is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) during Wednesday.
The Mary River at Tiaro peaked around 13.2 m during Tuesday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 12.54 m and falling.
The Mary River at Tiaro may fall below the major flood level (12.00 m) during Wednesday.
The Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert) is currently at 4.90 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert) may remain around the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Tinana Creek:
River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring along Tinana Creek.
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 Thursday 12 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Obi Obi Creek at Baroon Pocket Dam (HG),216.60,rising,9:01 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Conondale,1.90,steady,8:24 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Bellbird Creek,1.59,falling,9:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Kenilworth Homestead,0.56,falling,8:55 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Moy Pocket,3.63,falling,6:10 pm Tue 10/03/26
Yabba Creek at Borumba Dam (HG),0.35,steady,9:12 pm Tue 10/03/26
Yabba Creek at Imbil,2.34,falling,8:52 pm Tue 10/03/26
Kandanga Creek at Hygait,1.21,falling,9:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Six Mile Creek at Lake Macdonald Dam (HG),95.48,rising,9:01 pm Tue 10/03/26
Six Mile Creek at Cooran Alert,6.75,falling,9:20 pm Tue 10/03/26
Deep Creek at Cedar Pocket Dam HG,101.34,steady,7:34 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Gympie,12.11,falling,9:14 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Fishermans Pocket,13.64,falling,9:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Wide Bay Creek at Brooyar,3.19,falling,9:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Miva,13.42,falling,9:10 pm Tue 10/03/26
Munna Creek at Marodian,11.16,falling,9:15 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Home Park,13.03,falling,9:20 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Tiaro,12.54,rising,9:29 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Owanyilla,7.80,falling,9:16 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at The Barrage,7.66,falling,9:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Tinana Creek at Tagigan Road,3.66,falling,9:15 pm Tue 10/03/26
Tinana Creek at Bauple East,9.83,rising,9:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Tinana Creek at Teddington Weir (HG),10.22,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Tinana Creek at Tinana Barrage (HG),4.66,falling,8:48 pm Tue 10/03/26
Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert),4.90,falling,9:14 pm 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.
