Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Dawson River
Issued at 1:32 PM AEST on Monday 16 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT TAROOM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARALABA FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak is now approaching Taroom, where minor flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is possible at Baralaba from overnight Monday into Tuesday as upstream flows arrive.
Rainfall has eased, however, the situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Dawson River to Theodore
Minor flooding is occurring along the Dawson River to Theodore.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 3.63 | steady | 12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 4.18 | rising | 1:23 pm Mon 16/02/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 2.68 | falling | 12:20 pm Mon 16/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 5.03 | steady | 12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.55 | steady | 12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 6.67 | steady | 12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 0.58 | steady | 12:38 pm Mon 16/02/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 6.96 | rising | 1:07 pm Mon 16/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 3.62 | steady | 12:33 pm Mon 16/02/26 |