Initial Minor Flood Warning Issued for Don River and Bowen Pump Station
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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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Residents near the Don River are advised of potential minor flooding at the Bowen Pump Station overnight Friday following moderate rainfall in the Queensland catchment.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an initial minor flood warning (IDQ20750) for the Don River. The warning was issued at 2:16 pm AEST on Friday, March 6, 2026, in response to moderate rainfall and rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically concerns the Don River catchment in Queensland. Key locations monitored include the Bowen Pump Station, Ida Creek, Mount Dangar, and Reeves. A broader Flood Watch is also currently in effect for most of Queensland.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should adhere to the following safety guidelines:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater; it is dangerous and unpredictable.
- 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 (triple zero) immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Moderate rainfall since Friday morning is likely to cause river level rises. The Don River at Bowen Pump Station was recorded at 1.20 meters and steady as of 12:46 pm Friday, which is currently below the minor flood level. However, the river is forecast to reach the minor flood level of 2.50 meters overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Friday and into the weekend, which may lead to additional rises.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately. The river level at Bowen Pump Station is expected to reach the minor flood threshold overnight Friday. The Bureau of Meteorology will closely monitor the situation and expects to issue the next update by 2:00 PM AEST on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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