Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning for the Dawson River, Moderate Flood Warning for the Connors and Isaac Rivers, Minor Flood Warning for the Callide Creek, and Flood Warning for the Comet, Nogoa and Mackenzie Rivers
Issued at 5:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 14
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARALABA
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAROOM AND YATTON AND POSSIBLE AT MOURA
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THEODORE WEIR FROM LATER THIS WEEK
Moderate to locally intense rainfall across parts of the Fitzroy River catchment over the weekend resulted in rapid river and creek level rises, particularly across parts of the Connors and Isaac, Comet and Nogoa, and Dawson River catchments.
Along the Dawson River, major flooding is occurring at Baralaba following initial rises due to local rainfall, with renewed rises likely as upstream flows arrive. Further upstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Taroom, with a moderate flood peak likely from this evening. Minor flooding is occurring at Theodore Weir and Moura. Renewed rises are likely downstream of Taroom over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Callide Creek, moderate flooding is falling at Jambin. Along the Isaac River, a moderate flood peak was observed at Yatton during Wednesday morning.
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Comet, Nogoa and Mackenzie River catchments.
Dawson River to Theodore
Moderate flooding is occurring at Chilgerrie Hill and Taroom. Minor flooding is occurring at Tarana Crossing and Theodore Weir.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore
Major flooding is occurring at Baralaba, Karamea, Beckers and Knebworth.
Don and Dee Rivers
Minor flooding is occurring at Jambin.
Comet River
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Comet River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Comet Weir.
Nogoa River
Elevated river levels are occurring across the Nogoa River catchment. Major flooding is occurring at Valeria, Gregory Highway and Duckponds.
Connors and Isaac Rivers
Moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton. Minor flooding is occurring at Pink Lagoon.
Mackenzie River
River level rises are occurring across the Mackenzie River catchment as upstream flows arrive. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bedford Weir. Minor flooding is occurring at Bingegang Weir.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 3.29 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 7.49 | falling | 4:17 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 2.30 | falling | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 6.38 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.94 | steady | 3:53 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 10.10 | falling | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 3.59 | steady | 3:43 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 10.06 | falling | 4:50 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 12.83 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG | -4.11 | steady | 3:48 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG | -11.08 | steady | 3:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Jambin | 3.95 | falling | 4:53 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Goovigen | 9.25 | falling | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Don River at Rannes | 7.81 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Knebworth | 14.15 | rising | 3:48 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School | 1.65 | steady | 2:13 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Comet River at The Lake | 8.45 | falling | 4:20 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Comet River at Comet Weir | 9.65 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Raymond | 3.05 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Craigmore | 7.46 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam | -7.25 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Emerald | 3.46 | steady | 2:43 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway | 10.10 | steady | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge | 0.18 | falling | 4:40 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Connors River at Pink Lagoon | 6.74 | falling | 4:15 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Isaac River at Yatton | 10.24 | falling | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW | 14.60 | rising | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW | 9.62 | rising | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG | 10.15 | rising | 4:37 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Tartrus | 7.63 | steady | 3:48 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Riverslea | 15.33 | rising | 4:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 |
| Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide | 3.16 | steady | 4:34 pm Wed 11/03/26 |