Moderate Flood Warning for Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge in Queensland
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Moderate flooding is gradually easing along Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge following heavy rainfall, with water levels expected to drop below moderate levels by Friday morning.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on March 15, 2026 and geographically references 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 a Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20775) for Baffle Creek. This update, issued at 9:06 am AEST on Thursday, 12 March 2026, indicates that moderate flooding is currently easing following heavy rainfall earlier in the week.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets Baffle Creek and the Essendean Bridge area in Queensland. Monitored locations showing falling river levels include:
- Baffle Creek: Essendean Bridge, Mimdale, and Barnetts Road
- Euleilah Creek: Hills Road
- Boyne River: Benaraby
- Calliope River: Castlehope
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions should take the following precautions:
- Safety First: Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Avoid Waterways: Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Road Safety: Obey all road closure signs and plan routes 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 assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
As of 8:46 am Thursday, the river level at Essendean Bridge was recorded at 8.17 meters and falling.
- Moderate Flood Level: 6.20 meters
- Minor Flood Level: 5.00 meters
Other notable river heights include Baffle Creek at Mimdale at 12.76 meters (falling) and Euleilah Creek at Hills Road at 2.93 meters (falling). While showers are forecast for the upcoming weekend, they are unlikely to contribute to significant riverine flows.
Timeline
The river level at Essendean Bridge is forecast to fall below the moderate flood level (6.20 m) starting early Friday morning, 13 March. It is expected to drop below the minor flood level (5.00 m) later that morning. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 9:30 am AEST on Friday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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