Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning for the Lower Dawson and Lower Fitzroy Rivers
Issued at 10:32 AM AEST on Friday 20 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 27
MINOR FLOODING HAS NOW EASED AT BARALABA AND YAAMBA
Minor flooding has now eased along the lower Dawson and lower Fitzroy rivers. Elevated river levels are likely to continue over the next few days.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore
Minor flooding has now eased at Baralaba, Beckers and Knebworth.
Fitzroy River
Minor flooding has now eased at Riverslea and Yaamba.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 1.43 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 1.03 | steady | 9:09 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 0.96 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 1.38 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.20 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 6.38 | steady | 10:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura | 7.80 | falling | 8:35 am Sun 15/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 0.37 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 1.91 | steady | 10:18 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 3.11 | falling | 10:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG | -3.73 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG | -10.88 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Jambin | 0.00 | steady | 9:33 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Goovigen | 1.55 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Don River at Rannes | 2.89 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Knebworth | 4.99 | falling | 9:53 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School | 1.40 | steady | 8:13 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Comet River at The Lake | 2.03 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Comet River at Comet Weir | 1.66 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Raymond | 1.30 | steady | 10:09 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Craigmore | 1.55 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam | -6.83 | steady | 9:43 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Emerald | 3.26 | steady | 8:30 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway | 1.24 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge | 0.00 | steady | 10:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Connors River at Pink Lagoon | 2.37 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Isaac River at Yatton | 3.20 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW | 2.49 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW | 1.92 | steady | 9:48 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG | 7.70 | steady | 4:37 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Tartrus | 6.15 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Riverslea | 14.35 | falling | 9:00 am Fri 20/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Yaamba | 11.05 | steady | 5:45 pm Mon 16/03/26 |
| Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide | 5.33 | rising | 9:59 am Fri 20/03/26 |