Final Flood Warning Issued for Bohle and Black Rivers in Queensland

Source: BOM · Queensland

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Bohle and Black Rivers as water levels fall below minor flood levels at Mt Bohle.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Queensland
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Queensland.

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDQ20735) for the Bohle and Black Rivers. The alert was issued at 10:10 am AEST on Saturday, 21 February 2026. This is the fourth and final warning for this specific weather event as flooding conditions have begun to ease.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several key waterways and monitoring points in Queensland, including:

  • Bohle River: Specifically at Mt Bohle and Dalrymple Road.
  • Black River: Upstream of the Bruce Highway.
  • Bluewater Creek: At Bluewater.
  • Additional areas: Little Bohle River at Gumlow Road and the Ross River system (Ross River Dam, Black Weir, Aplin Weir, and Rooney's Bridge).

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take the following safety precautions:

  • Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is extremely dangerous.
  • Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
  • Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
  • Stay informed by checking the ABC and local media for updates.
  • Emergency Assistance: For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings. For assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

River levels at Mt Bohle fell below the minor flood level early Saturday morning. While showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue over the next few days, river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood threshold of 4.00 meters.

Latest River Heights (as of Saturday morning):

  • Bohle River at Mt Bohle: 2.53 m and falling.
  • Bohle River at Dalrymple Road: 6.29 m and falling.
  • Black River upstream Bruce Highway: 1.56 m and steady.
  • Bluewater Creek at Bluewater: 1.59 m and falling.
  • Little Bohle River at Gumlow Road: -0.51 m and steady.

Timeline

This alert is effective as of 10:10 am AEST on Saturday, 21 February 2026. As river levels have eased and are expected to remain below minor flood levels despite upcoming showers, this is the final warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for this event.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Bohle and Black Rivers as water levels fall below minor flood levels at Mt Bohle.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Queensland. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Warnings updates?
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