Weather Warning
IDQ20765
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Initial Moderate Flood Warning for the Isaac River Catchment and Minor Flood Warning for the Dawson River
Issued at 8:23 PM AEST on Thursday 19 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 7
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON FROM SATURDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING MAY CONTINUE AT BARALABA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning has caused river rises across the upper parts of the Isaac River. Minor flooding is likely at Yatton from Friday evening and moderate flooding is possible from Saturday morning.
Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak has moved downstream of the Theodore Weir. Further downstream at Baralaba, minor flooding is expected to be occurring.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises. This warning will be updated as required.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
Connors and Isaac Rivers
Minor to moderate flooding possible along the Isaac River.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson River at Utopia Downs | 1.80 | steady | 7:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Tarana Crossing | 1.74 | steady | 6:13 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Juandah Creek at Windamere | 0.96 | steady | 7:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Taroom | 3.31 | falling | 7:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Gyranda Weir | 0.65 | steady | 7:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Theodore Weir | 7.04 | steady | 8:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Moura Weir | 0.60 | steady | 7:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Mimosa Creek at Karamea | 2.61 | falling | 7:07 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Baralaba TW | 4.06 | falling | 8:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Dawson River at Knebworth | 5.30 | falling | 7:48 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge | 0.00 | steady | 8:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Connors River at Pink Lagoon | 4.37 | rising | 7:20 pm Thu 19/02/26 |
| Isaac River at Yatton | 3.24 | steady | 7:00 pm Thu 19/02/26 |