Major Flooding Persists at Cotswold as Levels Ease Along Condamine River and Charleys Creek
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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 reports major flooding at Cotswold, while minor to moderate flood levels are gradually easing in Chinchilla and Condamine township.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Condamine River, 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 Lower Condamine River, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Flood Warning Number 14 for the Lower Condamine River and Charleys Creek. The alert highlights ongoing major flooding at Cotswold, while minor flooding is currently easing in other parts of the catchment.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Lower Condamine River from downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold, including the Condamine township. It also affects Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge and Chinchilla in Queensland.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prioritize safety and follow these guidelines:
- 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 routes.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
- Monitor local media and visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for further advice.
Expected Conditions
- Cotswold: Major flooding is occurring with the river level steady at 11.01 meters.
- Burncluith Bridge: Moderate flooding is occurring with levels at 3.48 meters and falling.
- Chinchilla: Minor flooding is occurring at 4.61 meters and falling.
- Condamine Township: Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring and falling. No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 12:33 pm AEST on Sunday, 15 March 2026. River levels at Condamine and Chinchilla are expected to fall below minor flood levels (5.00 m and 4.00 m respectively) during Monday. The next official update is scheduled for 1:00 PM AEST on Monday, 16 March 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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