Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning for the Connors-Isaac and Mackenzie Rivers, Moderate Flood Warning for the Fitzroy River and Flood Warning for the Nogoa River Catchment
Issued at 9:43 PM AEST on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 13
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT YATTON AND TARTRUS
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YAAMBA FROM SATURDAY EVENING AND AT ROCKHAMPTON FROM MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall across the Fitzroy River Catchment from early Sunday has resulted in rapid river and creek level rises throughout the Connors, Isaac and Mackenzie River catchments, as well as the Theresa Creek catchment.
A major flood peak was observed at Yatton along the Isaac River early Wednesday morning. Major flooding is also occurring along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus, where a major flood peak is expected from Thursday morning.
River level rises are expected along the Fitzroy River later in the week as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. Minor flooding is possible at Yaamba from Friday and at Rockhampton from Sunday afternoon. Moderate flooding is possible at Yaamba from Saturday evening and at Rockhampton from Monday. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast across most of the catchment for the next few days, which may cause river level rises in southern and western parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels in the Fitzroy River at this stage.
Nogoa River
Along Theresa Creek major flooding is occurring at Gregory Highway and moderate flooding is occurring at Valeria. Major flooding is occurring at Duckponds.
Connors and Isaac Rivers
Moderate flooding is occurring at Pink Lagoon. Major flooding is occurring at Yatton.
Mackenzie River
Moderate flooding is occurring at Coolmaringa. Minor flooding is occurring at Bedford Weir and Bingegang. Major flooding is occurring at Tartrus.
Fitzroy River
Minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 1.83 | steady | 8:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 0.34 | rising | 12:08 pm Thu 08/01/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 0.52 | steady | 9:20 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 0.75 | steady | 8:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.06 | steady | 8:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 6.08 | steady | 8:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 0.03 | steady | 8:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 1.36 | steady | 7:08 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 1.28 | steady | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG | -10.14 | rising | 8:53 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Kroombit Creek at Biloela | 0.00 | steady | 8:02 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG | -14.19 | steady | 8:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Callide Creek at Jambin | 0.00 | steady | 6:32 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Callide Creek at Goovigen | 1.67 | steady | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Don River at Rannes | 5.20 | steady | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Dawson River at Knebworth | 2.70 | rising | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School | 0.25 | steady | 8:12 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Comet River at The Lake | 5.21 | steady | 9:15 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Comet River at Comet Weir | 2.56 | rising | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Nogoa River at Raymond | 3.30 | steady | 8:55 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Nogoa River at Craigmore | 7.03 | rising | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam | -10.22 | steady | 8:48 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Nogoa River at Emerald | 4.31 | steady | 8:30 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway | 10.31 | steady | 9:25 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge | 7.54 | falling | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Connors River at Pink Lagoon | 13.14 | falling | 9:05 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Isaac River at Yatton | 17.01 | falling | 8:56 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW | 10.33 | rising | 8:23 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW | 11.37 | falling | 8:53 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG | 10.50 | falling | 9:19 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Mackenzie River at Tartrus | 15.79 | rising | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Riverslea | 15.47 | rising | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Fitzroy River at Rockhampton | 2.70 | falling | 3:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |
| Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide | 3.31 | falling | 9:00 pm Wed 14/01/26 |