Initial Minor Flood Warning Issued for Burdekin River at Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge
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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 minor flood warning for the Burdekin River following heavy rainfall, with water levels expected to reach flood stages throughout Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Burdekin River, 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 Lower Burdekin River, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an initial minor flood warning (IDQ20745) for the Burdekin River. This warning follows heavy rainfall recorded across parts of the Lower Burdekin and Bowen River catchments during Friday and Saturday. A broader Flood Watch remains current for most of Queensland.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the following geographic regions in Queensland:
- Dalbeg: Burdekin River
- Clare: Burdekin River
- Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge): Burdekin River
- Burdekin Falls Dam: Areas downstream along the lower Burdekin River
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 and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and all waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for 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
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week, which may cause additional river level rises. Current observations and forecasts include:
- Dalbeg: Currently at 6.48 m and steady. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 10.00 m on Sunday morning.
- Clare: Currently at 8.10 m and rising. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 9.00 m on Sunday afternoon.
- Inkerman Bridge: Currently at 5.95 m and rising. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 7.00 m on Sunday evening.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 3:49 pm AEST on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Minor flooding is expected to develop during the day on Sunday, March 8. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 2:00 pm AEST on Sunday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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