Final Flood Warning Issued for Warrego River at Augathella and Charleville

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDQ20845) for the Warrego River in Queensland. The alert, issued at 12:52 pm AEST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, indicates that minor flooding is no longer occurring at Augathella following recent river rises.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Warrego River catchment, with specific focus on the following regions:

• Augathella: Where river levels have fallen below the minor flood threshold.
• Charleville: Where the river is expected to peak below the minor flood level.
• Surrounding Waterways: Including the Nive River at Biddenham, Bradley Creek, and the Warrego River at Wyandra and Cunnamulla Weir.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to remain cautious:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
• Monitor local media, the ABC, or visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local management advice.

Expected Conditions

Moderate to heavy rainfall observed across parts of the Warrego River catchment over the weekend resulted in significant river level rises. At Augathella, the river peaked at 4.45 meters on Tuesday morning, exceeding the 4.00-meter minor flood level. As of Wednesday afternoon, the river has fallen to 2.11 meters and is steady. At Charleville, river levels are currently at 2.12 meters and are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Timeline

This is the final warning for this event. The Bureau of Meteorology indicates that river levels at Augathella are likely to remain below the minor flood level, and no further warnings will be issued for this specific weather system.