Major Flood Warning Issued for Dawson River; Moderate Flooding for Connors, Isaac, and Callide Systems

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning (IDQ20765) for the Dawson River. Additionally, Moderate Flood Warnings are in effect for the Connors and Isaac Rivers and Callide Creek, with general Flood Warnings for the Comet, Nogoa, and Mackenzie Rivers. This alert was issued at 11:44 am AEST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad area within the Fitzroy River catchment, specifically:

• Dawson River: Baralaba, Taroom, Moura, Theodore Weir, Karamea, Beckers, and Knebworth.
• Isaac River: Yatton.
• Callide Creek: Jambin.
• Other systems: Comet, Nogoa, Mackenzie, Don, and Dee Rivers.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected catchments should monitor river levels closely. Major flooding is currently occurring at Baralaba, and moderate flooding is impacting Taroom, Jambin, and Yatton. Those near the Dawson River at Moura and Theodore Weir should prepare for renewed rises and potential moderate flooding later this week as upstream flows arrive. Residents should stay informed via local emergency services and the Bureau of Meteorology updates.

Expected Conditions

Moderate to locally intense rainfall over the previous weekend has led to significant river rises across the Fitzroy River catchment:

• Dawson River at Baralaba: Expected to remain above the major flood level of 9.00 meters.
• Dawson River at Taroom: Currently at 6.27 meters and rising; expected to peak near 6.50 meters Wednesday afternoon with moderate flooding.
• Dawson River at Moura: Estimated above the minor flood level (6.00 meters) and rising, with a potential to exceed the moderate level (11.00 meters) Wednesday afternoon.
• Dawson River at Theodore Weir: Currently at 10.52 meters and falling (minor flooding), but may rise again to 11.00 meters (moderate flooding) later this week.
• Isaac River at Yatton: Approaching a peak above the moderate flood level.
• Callide Creek at Jambin: Moderate flooding is currently falling.

Timeline

The current warning was issued on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and is expected to remain in effect through March 14, 2026. Renewed rises are anticipated downstream of Taroom over the coming days as upstream water moves through the system.