Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 11:22 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 24
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BARALABA
MINOR FLOODING PEAKING AT YAAMBA
ROCKHAMPTON PEAKING BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL
Elevated river levels, rises and minor to moderate flooding are occurring along the Dawson, Mckenzie and lower Fitzroy rivers, which is expected to continue over the next few days.
Along the Dawson River, moderate flooding is continuing at Baralaba and Beckers. Minor flooding is occurring at Knebworth. Further upstream, flooding has eased at Theodore. Minor flooding is occurring at Moura.
Along the Mackenzie River, moderate flooding is occurring at Coolmaringa.
Along the lower Fitzroy River, minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea and Yaamba. River levels at Rockhampton are currently peaking below the minor flood level and will remain elevated through to the weekend.
Dawson River to Theodore
Flooding has eased at Theodore.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore
Moderate flooding is occurring at Baralaba and Beckers. Minor flooding is occurring at Moura and Knebworth.
Mackenzie River
Moderate 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 | 1.68 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 1.24 | steady | 9:09 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 1.04 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 2.09 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.45 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 6.92 | falling | 11:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura | 7.80 | falling | 8:35 am Sun 15/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 1.24 | falling | 10:43 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 2.61 | falling | 10:05 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 7.75 | steady | 11:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG | -3.71 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG | -10.86 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Jambin | 0.00 | steady | 9:33 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Callide Creek at Goovigen | 1.75 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Don River at Rannes | 3.52 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Dawson River at Knebworth | 8.13 | steady | 10:13 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School | 1.45 | steady | 8:13 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Comet River at The Lake | 2.92 | falling | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Comet River at Comet Weir | 2.18 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Raymond | 1.50 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Craigmore | 2.09 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam | -6.81 | steady | 11:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Nogoa River at Emerald | 3.26 | steady | 8:30 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway | 1.81 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge | 0.00 | steady | 11:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Connors River at Pink Lagoon | 2.76 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Isaac River at Yatton | 3.73 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW | 5.92 | falling | 1:18 pm Mon 16/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW | 5.99 | falling | 11:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG | 8.55 | falling | 11:03 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Tartrus | 7.78 | falling | 11:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Riverslea | 16.72 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 17/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Yaamba | 11.05 | steady | 5:45 pm Mon 16/03/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Rockhampton | |||
| Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide | 3.82 | falling | 10:59 am Tue 17/03/26 |