Final Flood Warning Issued for Pioneer River and Mirani as Water Levels Recede

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final flood warning (IDQ20755) for the Pioneer River and Pioneer River at Mirani. This update, released at 12:36 pm AEST on Friday, 20 February 2026, indicates that minor flooding is no longer expected in the region following river rises earlier in the week.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Pioneer River catchment and its tributaries, specifically affecting:

• Mirani Township and Mirani Weir
• Cattle Creek at Gargett and Finch Hatton
• Pioneer River at Mackay, Marian Weir, and Dumbleton Rocks
• Blacks Creek at Whiteford and Finch Hatton Creek

What You Should Do

Authorities advise residents to remain cautious despite falling water levels:

• 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 routes to avoid flooded areas.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for any sudden changes in conditions.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

Rainfall from Thursday afternoon and Friday morning caused river rises, but levels peaked late Thursday evening. Current observations show:

• Pioneer River at Mirani: Expected to remain below the minor flood level of 6.00 meters.
• Cattle Creek at Gargett: Measured at 3.09 meters and falling as of 12:10 pm Friday.
• Pioneer River at Marian Weir: Measured at 1.60 meters and falling.
• Pioneer River at Mackay: Measured at 5.70 meters and rising (influenced by a 6.07m rising tide at the Outer Harbour).
• Teemburra Dam: Currently steady at 0.50 meters.

Timeline

This is the final warning for this weather event. The Bureau of Meteorology has stated that no further warnings will be issued for this specific event as conditions continue to stabilize.