Weather Warning
IDQ20745
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Suttor and Burdekin Rivers and Final Flood Warning for the Cape River
Issued at 10:07 AM AEST on Friday 27 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 16
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
MINOR FLOODING EASED AT TAEMAS AND EASING AT ST ANNS
Moderate to heavy rainfall from last week into early this week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Flooding has eased below the minor flood level at Taemas along the Cape River and minor flooding is easing along the Suttor River at St Anns. At downstream, along the Burdekin River, minor flooding is continuing at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge). The river level is expected to continue easing over the next few days.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may prolong the easing of river levels across the catchment.
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Minor flooding has eased along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River at Burdekin Falls Dam.
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop | 4.49 | falling | 9:00 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Paluma Dam | 0.08 | steady | 8:40 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Running River at Mt Bradley | |||
| Star River at Laroona | 2.52 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin River at Gainsford | 5.25 | falling | 9:00 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom | 1.55 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin River at Sellheim | 5.85 | falling | 9:22 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Alpha Creek at Rivington | 0.22 | steady | 7:50 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Alpha Creek at Alpha | |||
| Belyando River at Albro Station | 4.00 | falling | 9:00 am Sun 22/02/26 |
| Belyando River at Belyando Crossing | 5.88 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Suttor River at St Anns | 4.84 | falling | 9:00 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Cape River at Pentland | 2.39 | steady | 9:05 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Cape River at Taemas | 4.66 | falling | 9:35 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin Dam | 3.34 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Bowen River at Myuna | 1.52 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin River at Dalbeg | 10.43 | falling | 9:48 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Bogie River at Strathbogie | 1.62 | steady | 7:48 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin River at Millaroo | 10.15 | falling | 9:27 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin River at Clare | 9.50 | steady | 8:55 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge | 7.20 | falling | 9:56 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin River at Rita Island | -0.15 | steady | 8:35 am Fri 27/02/26 |
| Burdekin River at Groper Creek | 1.99 | falling | 9:54 am Fri 27/02/26 |