Final Flood Warning Issued for Isis, Gregory, and Elliott Rivers in Queensland

Alert Details

This is the final Flood Warning (IDQ20785) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Gregory and Elliot Rivers. The alert was issued at 11:40 am AEST on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following recent rainfall that caused river and creek level rises across the catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Isis, Gregory, and Elliott River systems in Queensland. Key monitoring locations include:

• Elliot River: Dr Mays Crossing
• Gregory River: Burrum Highway
• Isis River: Bruce Highway
• Burrum River: Lenthalls Dam and Howard
• Cherwell River: Railway Bridge and Pacific Haven

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution. Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead of time to avoid flooded roads. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently falling across the region. Minor flooding is easing along the Elliot River at Dr Mays Crossing, and flooding has already eased along the Gregory River. While showers are forecast for the next few days, the Bureau of Meteorology indicates they are unlikely to contribute to significant riverine flows.

Latest river height observations as of 11:00 am Thursday include:

• Gregory River at Burrum Highway: 3.62 m (Falling)
• Elliot River at Dr Mays Crossing: 1.62 m (Steady)
• Isis River at Bruce Highway: 1.74 m (Steady)
• Burrum River at Howard: 5.01 m (Steady)

Timeline

This alert is effective immediately. As river levels are falling and no significant additional flooding is expected, this is the final warning for this event. No further warnings will be issued unless conditions change significantly.