Initial Minor Flood Warning Issued for Noosa River at Tewantin
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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 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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