Minor Flood Warning Issued for Noosa River and Tewantin Following Heavy Rainfall
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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 Noosa River at Tewantin, where water levels are nearing the 1.00-meter minor flood threshold.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Noosa River Catchment, 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 Noosa River Catchment, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20795) for the Noosa River. The alert was issued at 1:56 pm AEST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following moderate to heavy rainfall over recent days.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects the Noosa River catchment, with specific focus on the Noosa River at Tewantin. Other monitored locations in the region include Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point, Tweewah Creek at Coops Corner, and the Mooloolah River system.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution:
- 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 routes.
- 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 management advice.
Expected Conditions
As of 1:15 pm Wednesday, the Noosa River at Tewantin was recorded at 0.97 meters and steady, just below the minor flood level of 1.00 meter. Moderate to heavy rainfall has caused significant river level rises across the catchment. Other recorded heights include Lake Cootharaba at 1.07 meters (steady) and Tweewah Creek at 2.20 meters (falling).
Timeline
The Noosa River at Tewantin is expected to remain near the minor flood level for the duration of Wednesday. Renewed rises above the 1.00-meter threshold are possible overnight Wednesday into Thursday, coinciding with the high tide. The next formal update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 3:00 pm AEST on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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