Minor Flood Warning Issued for Burnett and Boyne Rivers in Queensland
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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 Burnett and Boyne Rivers, with flooding continuing at Dunollie and Walla as river levels slowly recede.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- 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 Queensland, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20770) for the Burnett River, Stuart River, and Boyne River. This is the 21st warning issued for this event, effective as of 11:42 am AEST on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several locations within Queensland, specifically focusing on:
- Boyne River at Dunollie
- Burnett River at Walla (downstream of Paradise Dam)
- Stuart and Boyne Rivers
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring at Dunollie and Walla, though levels are beginning to fall slowly.
- Boyne River at Dunollie: Currently at 3.20 meters. It is expected to remain above the minor flood level of 2.50 meters through Sunday and into Monday.
- Burnett River at Walla: Currently at 6.16 meters. It is projected to potentially fall below the minor flood level of 6.00 meters by Sunday evening.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 11:42 am AEST on Sunday, 15 March 2026. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is expected by 12:00 PM AEST on Monday, 16 March 2026.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:
- Avoid driving, walking, swimming, or playing in floodwaters as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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