Weather Warning
IDQ20831
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning for the Upper Balonne River
Issued at 12:55 AM AEST on Friday 13 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 7
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON AND SURAT
Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises across the upper Balonne River catchment. The flood peak is around Warkon along the Balonne River where major flooding is occurring. At Surat major flooding is occurring and a major flood peak is possible around Monday. Further downstream at Warroo minor flooding is possible into next week. Elevated river levels and flooding are occurring along Dogwood Creek.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Dogwood Creek
Moderate flooding is easing along Dogwood Creek at Pine Hill Crossing
Balonne River to Surat
Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam
Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Creek at Miles | 4.59 | falling | 11:09 am Fri 13/03/26 |
| Bungil Creek at Tabers | 0.82 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 |
| Bungil Creek at Roma | 1.41 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 |
| Balonne River at Surat TM | 8.72 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 |
| Balonne River at Weribone | 8.99 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 |
| Balonne River at Warroo | 5.00 | rising | 11:48 am Fri 13/03/26 |
| Maranoa River at Springfield | 1.29 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 |
| Maranoa River at Woodlands | 1.95 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 |
| Maranoa River at Old Cashmere | 0.91 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 |
| Balonne River at Beardmore Dam | -4.28 | rising | 11:53 am Fri 13/03/26 |