Final Flood Warning Issued for Isis, Gregory, and Elliott Rivers in 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 Isis, Gregory, and Elliott Rivers as water levels begin to recede across the catchment area.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- 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, Australia.
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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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