Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Burnett and Boyne Rivers in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning for the Burnett and Boyne Rivers, along with a Minor Flood Warning for Barambah Creek. This alert (IDQ20770) was issued at 2:26 pm AEST on Sunday, March 8, 2026, following moderate rainfall recorded across the catchment since Friday.

Affected Areas

The warning covers multiple geographic regions and river systems in Queensland, including:

• Burnett River: Eidsvold Bridge, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Walla, and Bundaberg.
• Boyne River: Dunollie.
• Barambah Creek: Stonelands and Brian Pastures.
• Additional Catchments: Stuart River and areas downstream of Paradise Dam.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning areas should monitor conditions closely as the situation is evolving. The Bureau of Meteorology will update this warning as required. Residents are also advised that a broader Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland, and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall remains in effect.

Expected Conditions

Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue through the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Specific expected flood levels include:

• Burnett River at Mundubbera: Currently at 5.52 m; expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Sunday and potentially reach the moderate flood level (11.00 m) by Monday afternoon.
• Boyne River at Dunollie: Expected to exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) Sunday afternoon and reach the moderate flood level (6.50 m) overnight Sunday.
• Burnett River at Gayndah: Forecast to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Sunday and reach the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Monday afternoon.
• Barambah Creek at Stonelands: Currently at 1.28 m; expected to reach the minor flood level (8.50 m) Monday morning.
• Bundaberg: Minor flooding is possible as early as Monday morning.
• Eidsvold Bridge: May exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) from Monday afternoon.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately and remains active until the next scheduled update or expiry at 7:26 am AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026. Flooding is expected to commence in various locations starting Sunday afternoon, with moderate levels peaking on Monday afternoon.