Initial Flood Warning Issued for Pioneer River Catchment in Queensland
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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 flood warning for the Pioneer River catchment, with minor flooding reported at Finch Hatton, Gargett, and Mirani Township following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Pioneer River Catchment, Queensland
- 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 Pioneer River Catchment, Queensland.
Alert Details
- Type: Initial Flood Warning (IDQ20755)
- Issued by: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Effective: 1:50 pm AEST, Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Pioneer River catchment in Queensland. Localised flooding is currently occurring in the following areas:
- Cattle Creek: Finch Hatton and Gargett (Minor flooding)
- Pioneer River: Mirani Township (Minor flooding)
Other monitored locations include Blacks Creek at Whiteford, Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road, Sarich, Marian Weir, Dumbleton Rocks, and Mackay.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater; it is dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Moderate to heavy rainfall totals were observed overnight Monday into Tuesday, leading to river and creek level rises in the upper Pioneer River catchment. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in additional rises.
Latest River Heights (as of Tuesday afternoon):
- Cattle Creek at Gargett: 4.13 m (Steady)
- Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton: 2.80 m (Rising)
- Pioneer River at Mirani Weir: 47.03 mAHD (Rising)
- Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks: 15.85 mAHD (Rising)
- Pioneer River at Marian Weir: 1.80 m (Rising)
- Blacks Creek at Whiteford: 2.26 m (Rising)
- Pioneer River at Mackay: 4.50 m (Falling)
Timeline
The warning was issued at 1:50 pm AEST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The situation is being monitored, and the next warning is scheduled to be issued by 1:00 pm AEST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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