Minor Flood Warning Issued for Connors and Isaac Rivers at Yatton
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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 Isaac River at Yatton, with levels expected to reach 7.50 meters overnight following weekend rainfall.
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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 an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20765) for the Connors and Isaac Rivers. The warning was officially issued at 3:20 pm AEST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in response to significant rainfall recorded over the previous weekend.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the Isaac River at Yatton. The warning also covers the broader Connors and Isaac Rivers catchment area within the state of Queensland.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater; it is dangerous and unpredictable.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded areas.
- Monitor the ABC and local media outlets for the latest updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently recorded at 6.79 meters and is rising. It is forecast to reach the minor flood level of 7.50 meters overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. While current rises are due to past rainfall, further rainfall is forecast across the catchment starting Thursday, which may lead to additional river level rises.
Timeline
The minor flood level at Yatton is expected to be reached overnight Tuesday, March 3, into Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The current warning remains in effect with an expiry set for the morning of March 6. The Bureau of Meteorology will provide an updated warning by 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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