Minor Flood Warning Issued for Noosa and Mooloolah Rivers in Queensland

Source: BOM · Queensland, Australia

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Noosa and Mooloolah Rivers, with flooding possible at Tewantin and Palmview during Monday evening's high tide.

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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 (IDQ20795) for the Noosa and Mooloolah Rivers. This update follows moderate to heavy rainfall forecast for the region, which is likely to cause river level rises across the Maroochy and Noosa River catchments. A Flood Watch for most of Queensland and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds remain in effect.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically identifies the following geographic regions in Queensland:

  • Noosa River: Impacting Tewantin and surrounding catchment areas.
  • Mooloolah River: Impacting Palmview and surrounding catchment areas.
  • Maroochy River Catchment: General river level rises expected across the region.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take the following safety precautions:

  • Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is extremely dangerous.
  • Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and all waterways.
  • Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded roads.
  • Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates as the situation can change quickly.
  • For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
  • Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Monday and into Tuesday.

  • Noosa River at Tewantin: Currently at 0.92 m and steady. It is forecast to exceed the minor flood level of 1.00 m during the high tide on Monday evening and may remain at that level for the next few days.
  • Mooloolah River at Palmview: Currently at 4.02 m AHD and steady. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 4.50 m AHD during the Monday evening high tide.
  • Current Observations: As of 2:00 pm Monday, Mooloolah River at Mooloolah was recorded at 4.54 m and steady, while Tweewah Creek at Coops Corner was at 4.91 m and falling.

Timeline

  • Issued: 2:43 pm AEST, Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • Peak Impact: Minor flooding is possible starting Monday evening during the high tide.
  • Duration: River levels may remain elevated for several days.
  • Next Update: The Bureau expects to issue the next warning by 4:00 pm AEST on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Noosa and Mooloolah Rivers, with flooding possible at Tewantin and Palmview during Monday evening's high tide.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Queensland, Australia. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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