Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac And Fitzroy Rivers, Minor Flood Warning For The Mackenzie River And Flood Warning For The Nogoa River
Issued at 04:12 PM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 31

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT YAAMBA AND POSSIBLE AT ROCKHAMPTON FROM THURSDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT YATTON
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TARTRUS
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. The main flood peak is along the Fitzroy River approaching The Gap. The second peak along the Mackenzie River is currently between Bingegang Weir and Tartrus. This peak may cause renewed river level rises and minor flooding along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus. Along the Connors-Isaac River, renewed river level rises are occurring at Yatton following recent rainfall in the upper catchment.
River level rises along the Fitzroy River are expected to continue over the next few days as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring at Yaamba. Rockhampton is likely to exceed the minor flood level from late Tuesday afternoon and may peak near the moderate flood level from Thursday morning. Significant uncertainties remain regarding peak water levels along the lower Fitzroy River and peak forecasts and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Nogoa River:
River levels are easing, but remain elevated along Theresa Creek and the Nogoa River.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is easing at Pink Lagoon. Downstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 12.86 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) for the next few days. Small renewed river level rises are occurring as upstream flows arrive.

Mackenzie River:
Moderate flooding is easing at Coolmaringa. River levels remain elevated on the Mackenzie River.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 9.83 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
Renewed river level rises to the minor flood level (11.00 m) are possible from Wednesday as upstream flows arrive.

Fitzroy River:
Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring at Yaamba and may develop at Rockhampton. Minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea and moderate flooding is occurring at Wattlebank.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. Based on the upstream gauge at Wattlebank, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level and rising.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (12.00 m) for the next few days. The river may peak near 14.00 m Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

As at 2:50 pm Tuesday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 6.88 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) late Tuesday afternoon. A moderate flood peak near 7.50 m may develop from Thursday morning. Peak forecasts will be refined 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 09:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Knebworth,5.32,falling,4:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.20,steady,2:12 pm Tue 20/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,4.75,rising,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.44,steady,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.70,falling,3:49 pm Tue 20/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,4.56,falling,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.78,steady,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,2:30 pm Tue 20/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,3.51,falling,3:45 pm Tue 20/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,2.28,falling,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,7.31,falling,3:20 pm Tue 20/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,12.86,falling,3:30 pm Tue 20/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,7.91,steady,2:08 pm Tue 20/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,7.12,steady,3:53 pm Tue 20/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,9.05,steady,3:55 pm Tue 20/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,9.83,falling,3:53 pm Tue 20/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,19.51,falling,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,6.88,rising,2:50 pm Tue 20/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,1.65,falling,3:40 pm Tue 20/01/26

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.