Initial Minor Flood Warning Issued for Noosa River at Tewantin

Source: BOM · Noosa River Catchment, Queensland

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Noosa River, with water levels expected to exceed the minor flood level at Tewantin during Sunday evening's high tide.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Noosa 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 Noosa River Catchment, Queensland.

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.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Noosa River, with water levels expected to exceed the minor flood level at Tewantin during Sunday evening's high tide.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Noosa River Catchment, Queensland. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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