Final Flood Warning Issued for Suttor River at St Anns and Burdekin Falls Dam

Source: BOM · Queensland, Australia

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on April 5, 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 Suttor River at St Anns, as river levels have fallen below the minor flood stage with no further flooding expected.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Queensland, Australia
Issued
April 5, 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

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final flood warning (IDQ20745) for the Suttor River. This is the final warning for this event, as river levels have fallen below the minor flood threshold.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam, specifically focusing on the Suttor River at St Anns in Queensland. Other monitored locations in the region include the Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop, Gainsford, Sellheim, Dalbeg, and Clare, as well as the Belyando River at Belyando Crossing.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to follow these safety precautions:

  • 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 roads.
  • Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
  • For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
  • Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

No significant rainfall is forecast for the catchment over the next few days. The Suttor River at St Anns reached a minor flood peak of 4.00 meters around 9:00 am on Thursday. As of 8:00 am Friday, the river level was recorded at 3.92 meters and steady, which is below the minor flood level. The river is expected to remain below the 4.00-meter minor flood stage.

Timeline

This alert was issued at 9:04 am AEST on Friday, March 20, 2026. As this is the final warning, no further updates are expected for this specific weather 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 Suttor River at St Anns, as river levels have fallen below the minor flood stage with no further flooding expected.
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, Australia. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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