Minor Flood Warning Issued for Noosa River at Tewantin Following Heavy Rainfall
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Noosa River, with potential flooding at Tewantin during high tides on Sunday evening and Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Noosa River, 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, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20795) for the Noosa River. This update, Flood Warning Number 2, was issued at 3:18 pm AEST on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The alert coincides with a broader Flood Watch for most of Queensland and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the Noosa River catchment, specifically the Noosa River at Tewantin. Other monitored locations in the region showing rising levels include Tweewah Creek at Coops Corner, Mooloolah River at Mooloolah and Palmview, Mountain Creek at Dixon Road, Coochin Creek, and the North and South Maroochy Rivers.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prioritize safety with the following actions:
- 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 as the situation can change quickly.
- For local emergency management advice, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
- For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to continue through the remainder of Sunday and into Monday over the Noosa River catchment. This rainfall is likely to cause river level rises. The Noosa River at Tewantin was recorded at 0.62 meters and falling with tides at 2:35 pm Sunday, but it is expected to peak near the minor flood level of 1.00 meter during upcoming high tide cycles.
Timeline
Minor flooding is possible at Tewantin during the high tides on Sunday evening and Monday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 4:00 pm AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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