Minor Flood Warning Issued for Fitzroy River Catchment and Dawson River in Queensland
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BOM issued it on April 3, 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 Fitzroy River Catchment, with elevated river levels and minor flooding expected to continue through the weekend.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Fitzroy River Catchment, Queensland
- Issued
- April 3, 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 Fitzroy River Catchment, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20765) for the Fitzroy River Catchment. This is the 25th warning issued for this event, indicating that while moderate flooding has eased in some areas, minor flooding continues along several river systems.
Affected Areas
The warning covers multiple locations within the Fitzroy River Catchment, including:
- Dawson River: Baralaba, Beckers, Knebworth, and areas downstream of Theodore. Minor flooding has eased at Moura.
- Mackenzie River: Coolmaringa.
- Fitzroy River: Yaamba, Riverslea, and Rockhampton.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised 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 roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
- Dawson River at Baralaba: The river is expected to be above the minor flood level of 4.00 meters and is currently falling. It is likely to remain above this level until Sunday.
- Fitzroy River at Yaamba: The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level of 9.00 meters and is falling slowly. It may remain above this level until Thursday.
- Fitzroy River at Rockhampton: The river peaked below the minor flood level (7.00 meters) on Tuesday. Levels are expected to remain elevated through to the weekend.
- Dawson River at Moura: The river has fallen below the minor flood level (6.00 meters) and is expected to stay below that level.
- Mackenzie River at Coolmaringa: Minor flooding is currently occurring.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 11:24 am AEST on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Elevated river levels are expected to persist through the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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