Minor Flood Warning Issued for Warrego River at Augathella and Charleville
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Warrego River, with water levels at Augathella expected to peak near 4.70 meters on Tuesday morning.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on February 16, 2026 and geographically references Warrego River, 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 an initial minor flood warning (IDQ20845) for the Warrego River. The alert was issued at 8:23 am AEST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, following moderate to heavy rainfall across the catchment area over the weekend.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Warrego River at Augathella and the stretch of the river down to Charleville in Queensland. Minor flooding is currently occurring at Augathella, with river level rises expected downstream as floodwaters move through the system.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Avoid Floodwater: Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay Clear: Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Travel Safety: Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
- Stay Informed: Monitor the ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
- Emergency Contacts: For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
The Warrego River at Augathella was recorded at 4.40 meters and rising as of 7:10 am Tuesday. The river is forecast to peak near 4.70 meters late Tuesday morning, which is above the minor flood level of 4.00 meters.
Additional river height observations include:
- Warrego River at Lochinvar: 5.00 m (9:00 am Monday)
- Langlo River at Warilda: 1.85 m and rising (12:15 pm Monday)
- Warrego River at Charleville: 2.12 m and steady (5:17 pm Sunday)
Timeline
The minor flood warning is currently in effect. The river at Augathella is expected to reach its peak late Tuesday morning, February 17. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 1:00 PM AEST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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