Initial Minor Flood Warning Issued for Bohle River and Mt Bohle in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20735) for the Bohle River and Bohle River at Mt Bohle. The alert was issued at 7:29 am AEST on Friday, February 20, 2026, following significant rainfall early Friday morning.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is the Bohle River catchment, specifically at Mt Bohle. Other monitored locations showing rising levels include:

• Black River upstream Bruce Highway (1.91 m and rising)
• Little Bohle River at Gumlow Road (1.54 m and rising)
• Bohle River at Dalrymple Road (6.94 m and rising)
• Bohle River at Mt Bohle (3.13 m and rising)

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take the following 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 situation updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

As of 7:02 am Friday, the Bohle River at Mt Bohle was recorded at 3.13 meters and rising. It is forecast to exceed the minor flood level of 4.00 meters during Friday morning. With showers and thunderstorms forecast for the next few days, further river level rises and flooding across the catchment are possible.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately. River levels are expected to surpass the minor flood threshold on the morning of Friday, February 20, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 4:00 PM AEST on Friday.