Final Flood Warning Issued for Pioneer River as Water Levels Ease in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDQ20755) for the Pioneer River. This is the fifth and final warning for this event, as flooding conditions have eased across the catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Pioneer River catchment in Queensland, specifically impacting:

• Mirani Township
• Sarich and Marian Weir
• Finch Hatton Creek and Cattle Creek
• Dumbleton Rocks
• Mackay and Hospital Bridge

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the region are urged to exercise 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 to avoid flooded routes.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
• Monitor local media and visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for further advice.

Expected Conditions

Moderate rainfall observed since late Saturday caused river and creek levels to rise over the weekend. However, river levels have now eased and are expected to continue falling. At Mirani Township, the river has fallen below the minor flood level. While showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, they are not expected to significantly affect river levels.

Latest observations show the Pioneer River at Sarich is falling at 3.20 meters, while the Pioneer River at Mackay was rising at 2.90 meters as of 10:55 am Monday due to tidal influences.

Timeline

This alert was issued at 11:00 am AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026. As river levels have eased, this is the final warning for this event, and no further updates are expected. The formal expiry for the alert is set for 4:00 am AEST on March 10, 2026.