Initial Minor Flood Warning Issued for Noosa River at Tewantin

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20795) for the Noosa River. This warning follows a broader Flood Watch currently in effect for most of Queensland.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is the Noosa River catchment, specifically the Noosa River at Tewantin. Other monitored locations in the region include Tweewah Creek at Coops Corner, Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point, and various points along the Mooloolah and Maroochy Rivers.

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 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

Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the Noosa River catchment over the next few days. This rainfall is likely to cause river level rises. At Tewantin, the river was recorded at 0.57 meters and falling with the tide as of 2:40 pm Saturday. However, the river is forecast to potentially exceed the minor flood level of 1.00 meter during the high tide overnight Sunday into Monday.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 3:32 pm AEST on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Minor flooding is specifically possible at Tewantin starting Sunday evening in conjunction with the high tide. The next formal update from the Bureau of Meteorology is expected by 4:00 pm AEST on Sunday, March 8, 2026.