Major Flood Warning Issued for Warrego River at Augathella and Charleville

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning (IDQ20845) for the Warrego River in Queensland. This is the second flood warning issued for this event, following heavy rainfall recorded over the upper Warrego River catchment during the weekend.

Affected Areas

The primary areas under threat include the Warrego River at Augathella and the stretch of the river toward Charleville. Specific locations currently monitoring rising levels include Lochinvar, Augathella, and Bradley Creek. Major flooding is already occurring at Lochinvar.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected regions are urged to take the following safety precautions:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is extremely dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for updates as the situation can change quickly.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

River levels upstream of Augathella have risen rapidly. The following river heights and forecasts are currently in effect:

• Warrego River at Lochinvar: Currently at 6.90 meters and rising (Major Flooding).
• Warrego River at Augathella: Currently at 2.33 meters and rising. It is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday afternoon and the moderate flood level (5.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. The river may exceed the major flood level (6.00 m) during Wednesday, March 11.
• Warrego River at Charleville: Currently at 0.98 meters and rising.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 12:25 pm AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026. Minor flooding is expected to begin Monday afternoon, with moderate flooding overnight into Tuesday. Major flooding is possible at Augathella on Wednesday, March 11. The next official warning update is scheduled to be issued by 2:00 pm AEST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.