Minor Flood Warning Issued for Burdekin River at Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge
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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 lower Burdekin River, with water levels expected to reach flood stages starting Sunday evening due to heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Burdekin 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 Burdekin River, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20745) for the Burdekin River. This warning is an update to previous alerts and was issued at 12:38 pm AEST on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Flood Watch remains current for most of Queensland.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the lower Burdekin River region, including:
- Dalbeg
- Clare
- Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge)
- Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas 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 as the situation can change quickly.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Lower Burdekin River since Friday, with additional rainfall forecast over the coming days. Current river observations and forecasts include:
- Burdekin River at Dalbeg: Currently at 7.73 m and rising. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 10.00 m on Sunday evening.
- Burdekin River at Clare: Currently at 7.45 m and rising. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 9.00 m overnight Sunday into Monday.
- Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge: Currently at 5.50 m and steady. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 7.00 m early Monday morning.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately following the 12:38 pm AEST issuance on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Minor flooding is expected to develop from late Sunday evening through early Monday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 2:00 pm AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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