Minor Flood Warning Issued for Boyne River at Dunollie and Burnett River Catchment
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Boyne River at Dunollie, with water levels expected to remain above the minor flood threshold through Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland
- Issued
- April 2, 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 Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Minor Flood Warning Number 23 for the Burnett River, specifically focusing on the Boyne River at Dunollie. This update, issued at 11:44 am AEST on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, indicates that while river levels are currently falling, minor flooding continues in the region.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the Boyne River at Dunollie. The warning also encompasses the Stuart and Boyne Rivers within the Burnett River catchment in Queensland. Monitoring points in the broader region include Three Moon Creek, Nogo River, Auburn River, and Barambah Creek.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following 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 routes to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor local media, including the ABC, for further updates as the situation can change quickly.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
The Boyne River at Dunollie was recorded at 3.00 metres on March 16 and is currently falling. However, it is estimated to remain above the minor flood level of 2.50 metres. Current observations show the Burnett River at Mundubbera is steady at 5.52 metres, while Barambah Creek at Stonelands is falling at 3.98 metres. Most other gauges in the catchment are reporting steady levels.
Timeline
The Boyne River at Dunollie is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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