Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Baffle Creek and Essendean Bridge in Queensland
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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 moderate flood warning for Baffle Creek, with water levels at Essendean Bridge expected to reach moderate flood stages by Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- 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 Queensland, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20775) for Baffle Creek. This alert follows heavy rainfall observed across the catchment overnight Friday into Saturday, which has triggered rising river and creek levels.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the Baffle Creek catchment in Queensland, specifically focusing on the Essendean Bridge. Other monitored locations in the region include Mimdale, Euleilah Creek at Hills Road, and Barnetts Road.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prioritize safety and follow these guidelines:
- 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 roads.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall has already caused rises in river levels. Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge was recorded at 0.97 meters and falling as of 6:30 am Saturday, but it is expected to rise significantly. The creek is likely to exceed the minor flood level of 5.00 meters overnight Saturday into Sunday and may reach the moderate flood level of 6.20 meters by Sunday morning. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may lead to additional rises.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 8:28 am AEST on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Minor flooding is anticipated to begin overnight Saturday, with moderate flooding possible on Sunday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 3:00 pm AEST on Saturday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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