Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River, Flood Warning For Dogwood Creek And Final Flood Warning For Bungil Creek
10 MARCH 2026 11:38 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River, Flood Warning For Dogwood Creek And Final Flood Warning For Bungil Creek
Issued at 11:38 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WARKON FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY AND AT SURAT FROM LATE THURSDAY
NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED ALONG BUNGIL CREEK AT ROMA
Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises across the upper Balonne River catchment. Major flooding is possible along the Balonne River at Warkon from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and at Surat from late Thursday, with minor flooding possible at Warroo from overnight Thursday into Friday. Significant creek level rises and flooding are also occurring along Dogwood Creek. At Roma, creek levels are now below the minor flood level with no further flooding expected along Bungil Creek.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
A Flood Watch remains current for much of Queensland.
Dogwood Creek:
Significant river level rises are occurring along Dogwood Creek, with near-moderate and moderate peaks observed overnight Monday into Tuesday at Miles and Gilweir respectively. Major flooding is still rising at Pine Hill Crossing.
Balonne River to Surat:
Major flooding is possible along the Balonne River to Surat.
No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Warkon. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (7.00 m) and rising.
The Balonne River at Warkon may exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) during the remainder of Tuesday. The river may exceed the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.
No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the river level at the nearby automatic station, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Balonne River at Surat may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, then the moderate flood level (7.00 m) during Wednesday, then the major flood level (9.00 m) from late Thursday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed..
Bungil Creek:
No further flooding is expected along Bungil Creek.
The Bungil Creek at Roma peaked at 5.25 m around 04:00 pm Monday 9 March, near the moderate flood level (5.45 m). The creek is currently at 4.84 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Bungil Creek at Roma will continue easing and remain below the minor flood level (4.95 m).
Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 2.37 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.
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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,9.64,falling,7:58 am Tue 10/03/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,1.93,falling,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,4.84,falling,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,4.10,rising,11:15 am Tue 10/03/26
Balonne River at Weribone,1.33,steady,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Balonne River at Warroo,2.37,steady,10:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,1.09,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.98,steady,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-5.92,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.
