Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Upper Dawson River
Issued at 1:00 PM AEST on Saturday 14 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAROOM DURING SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall across parts of the catchment during Friday and into Saturday has led to river level rises along the Upper Dawson River. Minor flooding is possible at Taroom during Sunday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible for the remainder of the weekend. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Dawson River and adjoining catchments.
Dawson River to Theodore
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River to Theodore.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 1.63 | falling | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 0.38 | steady | 12:09 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 7.17 | falling | 12:20 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 3.02 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.72 | rising | 11:43 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 6.00 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura | |||
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | -0.08 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 1.41 | steady | 10:07 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba | |||
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 1.68 | rising | 11:38 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG | -12.02 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Kroombit Creek at Biloela | 0.00 | steady | 11:02 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG | -14.12 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Callide Creek at Jambin | 0.00 | steady | 12:33 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Callide Creek at Goovigen | 0.87 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Dee River at Number 7 Dam | |||
| Don River at Rannes | 2.01 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Knebworth | 1.52 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School | 0.65 | steady | 11:13 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Comet River at The Lake | 0.99 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Comet River at Comet Weir | 1.30 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Nogoa River at Raymond | 1.15 | steady | 7:01 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Nogoa River at Craigmore | 3.01 | falling | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam | -8.50 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Nogoa River at Emerald | 3.36 | steady | 11:30 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway | 0.69 | rising | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge | 0.00 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Connors River at Pink Lagoon | 2.48 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Isaac River at Yatton | 3.57 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW | 1.52 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW | 0.91 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG | 7.45 | steady | 10:39 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Tartrus | 6.06 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 14/02/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Riverslea | 13.23 | steady | 12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Yaamba | |||
| Fitzroy River at Rockhampton | |||
| Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide | 1.99 | falling | 12:40 pm Sat 14/02/26 |