Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Dawson River
Issued at 1:19 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 5
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING MAY DEVELOP AT TAROOM FROM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT BARALABA
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few days across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Renewed minor flooding may develop at Taroom from overnight Wednesday into Thursday as floodwaters continue to move downstream. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak is currently moving through the Glebe Weir. Further downstream at Baralaba, minor flooding is expected to be occurring.
No significant rainfall has been recorded across the catchment in the past 24 hours.
Dawson River to Theodore
Renewed minor flooding may develop along the Dawson River to Theodore.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 2.13 | steady | 12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 2.63 | falling | 12:38 pm Wed 18/02/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 1.12 | steady | 12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 4.30 | falling | 12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.75 | steady | 12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 6.89 | steady | 12:48 pm Wed 18/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 0.51 | steady | 12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 4.91 | falling | 1:07 pm Wed 18/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 5.75 | falling | 1:00 pm Wed 18/02/26 |