Warnings

Major Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld) Tue 10 Mar 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Major Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld) 
Issued at 01:34 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

NEAR MAJOR FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT AUGATHELLA FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
 Heavy rainfall has been recorded over the upper Warrego River catchment over the weekend. River levels upstream of Augathella have risen rapidly in response to this rainfall.  
 Moderate flooding is occurring at Augathella, with river levels likely to peak around the major flood level from Tuesday afternoon. 
 This flood peak is expected to move towards Charleville over the next few days. The situation is being monitored and forecasts for Charleville will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. 

Warrego River to Charleville:
Major flooding is possible at Augathella.
The Warrego River at Augathella is currently at 5.75 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Warrego River at Augathella may peak near the major flood level (6.00 m) from Tuesday afternoon. 

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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.90,falling,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Augathella,5.75,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Nive River at Biddenham,0.65,steady,11:09 am Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,1.38,rising,1:18 pm Tue 10/03/26
Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.40,steady,11:06 am Tue 10/03/26
Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.35,falling,1:27 pm Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Charleville,0.93,steady,1:13 pm Tue 10/03/26
Ward River at Binnowee,0.92,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Wyandra,2.12,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Wallen,0.61,steady,1:00 pm Tue 10/03/26
Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,5.70,steady,1:00 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.