Minor Flood Warning Issued for Noosa River; Final Warning for Mooloolah River at Palmview
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Noosa River at Tewantin, while flooding is no longer expected for the Mooloolah River following recent heavy rainfall.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on March 10, 2026 and geographically references South East Queensland. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Flood Warning Number 5 (IDQ20795). This includes a Minor Flood Warning for the Noosa River and a Final Flood Warning for the Mooloolah River. The alert follows moderate to heavy rainfall over the last several days which caused significant river level rises across the region.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic areas impacted by this alert include:
- Noosa River: Minor flooding is currently occurring at Tewantin.
- Mooloolah River: Flooding is no longer expected at Palmview, though river levels remain under observation.
- Specific Locations: Tewantin, Palmview, Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point, and surrounding waterways in South East Queensland.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Monitor local media, including the ABC, and visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local management advice.
Expected Conditions
- Noosa River at Tewantin: The river is currently at 1.02 meters and steady, which is just above the minor flood level of 1.00 meter. It is expected to remain around this level for the next few days.
- Mooloolah River at Palmview: The river is currently at 3.72 meters AHD and steady. This is well below the minor flood level of 4.50 meters AHD, and levels are expected to remain below this threshold.
- Other Observations: Tweewah Creek at Coops Corner (4.29m and falling) and North Maroochy River at Eumundi (1.86m and falling) indicate receding levels in some tributaries.
Timeline
- Issued: 1:34 PM AEST on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
- Duration: Minor flooding at Tewantin may persist for the next few days.
- Next Update: The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next warning by 3:00 PM AEST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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