Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 11:24 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 25
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARALABA AND YAAMBA
ROCKHAMPTON PEAKED BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL
Elevated river levels and minor flooding are occurring along the Dawson, Mckenzie and lower Fitzroy rivers, which is expected to continue over the next few days.
Moderate flooding has eased along the Dawson River with minor flooding continuing at Baralaba. Minor flooding has eased at Moura.
Along the lower Fitzroy River, minor flooding is occurring at Yaamba. River levels at Rockhampton peaked below the minor flood level and will remain elevated through to the weekend.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore
Minor flooding is occurring at Baralaba, Beckers and Knebworth. Minor flooding has eased at Moura.
Mackenzie River
Minor flooding is occurring at Coolmaringa.
Fitzroy River
Minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea and Yaamba.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 1.59 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 1.13 | steady | 9:09 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 1.00 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 1.75 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.34 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 6.64 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura | 7.80 | falling | 8:35 am Sun 15/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 0.71 | steady | 10:33 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 2.31 | steady | 10:05 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 6.72 | falling | 11:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG | -3.70 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG | -10.87 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Jambin | 0.00 | steady | 9:33 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Goovigen | 1.65 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Don River at Rannes | 3.22 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Knebworth | 7.82 | falling | 10:43 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School | 1.40 | steady | 11:13 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Comet River at The Lake | 2.40 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Comet River at Comet Weir | 1.94 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Raymond | 1.40 | steady | 9:59 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Craigmore | 1.88 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam | -6.80 | steady | 11:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Emerald | 3.26 | steady | 8:30 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway | 1.56 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge | 0.00 | steady | 11:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Connors River at Pink Lagoon | 2.58 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Isaac River at Yatton | 3.45 | falling | 10:20 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW | 2.83 | steady | 10:53 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW | 3.08 | falling | 10:43 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG | 8.00 | steady | 10:37 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Tartrus | 6.73 | falling | 11:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Riverslea | 16.34 | falling | 10:00 am Wed 18/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Yaamba | 11.05 | steady | 5:45 pm Mon 16/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Rockhampton | |||
| Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide | 4.40 | falling | 11:06 am Wed 18/03/26 |