Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Upper Dawson River
Issued at 1:49 PM AEST on Sunday 15 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAROOM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Upper Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River at Taroom overnight Sunday into Monday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible during the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the adjoining catchments.
Dawson River to Theodore
Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River to Theodore.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 2.49 | falling | 1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 2.59 | rising | 12:56 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 1.80 | steady | 1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 3.64 | rising | 1:05 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.46 | steady | 12:53 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 6.93 | steady | 12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 0.09 | steady | 12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 4.46 | rising | 1:37 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 3.19 | rising | 1:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |