Major Flood Warning For Charleys Creek And The Lower Condamine River
10 MARCH 2026 20:58 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For Charleys Creek And The Lower Condamine River
Issued at 08:58 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG CHARLEYS CREEK AT CHINCHILLA FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING ALONG THE LOWER CONDAMINE RIVER AT CHINCHILLA WEIR, MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CONDAMINE TOWNSHIP FROM THURSDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall over the lower Condamine River, Charleys Creek and Myall Creek catchments has caused significant river and creek level rises. Multi flood peaks are travelling in the catchments. Major flooding is occurring along Charleys Creek upstream of Chinchilla, and likely at Chinchilla from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Moderate to major flooding is forecast along the lower Condamine River over the next few days.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold:
Major flooding is possible along the Lower Condamine River.
The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is currently at 8.24 m and steady, with moderate flooding after a moderate flood peak recorded late Tuesday morning.
The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (8.00 m) overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, with renewed rises possible as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream.
The Condamine River at Condamine is currently at 7.25 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Condamine River at Condamine may exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) from Wednesday evening. The river may peak above the major flood level (8.00 m) during the weekend. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream flood peaks are observed.
Charleys Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along Charleys Creek upstream of Chinchilla at Burncluith Bridge, and likely at Chinchilla from overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday.
The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is currently at 5.81 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is likely to exceed the major flood level (6.00 m) from overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. The creek may peak near 6.80 m during Thursday 12 March, with major flooding.
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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Myall Creek at Dalby,0.70,steady,8:20 pm Tue 10/03/26
Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,1.77,steady,8:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge,4.58,falling,8:13 pm Tue 10/03/26
Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.63,steady,6:03 pm Tue 10/03/26
Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,0.97,falling,7:20 pm Tue 10/03/26
Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,7.10,steady,5:50 pm Tue 10/03/26
Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,8.24,steady,8:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Condamine River at Condamine,7.25,rising,8:32 pm Tue 10/03/26
Condamine River at Cotswold,8.52,rising,8:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,4.74,steady,7:20 pm Tue 10/03/26
Charleys Creek at Chinchilla,5.81,rising,7:49 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.
