Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Burnett River Catchment 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 reports moderate flooding is easing at Walla and Bundaberg, though river levels remain high across the Burnett River catchment.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Burnett River Catchment, Queensland
- 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 Burnett River Catchment, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning (Warning Number 18) for the Burnett River catchment. The alert, issued at 3:43 pm AEST on Thursday, March 12, 2026, indicates that while river levels are beginning to fall, minor to major flooding continues throughout the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several key locations within the Burnett River system and its tributaries, including:
- Lower Burnett River: Bundaberg and Walla.
- Upper Burnett River: Mundubbera, Gayndah, and Eidsvold Bridge.
- Tributaries: Auburn River (Dykehead), Boyne River (Dunollie), and the Stuart River.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- 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 the ABC and local media for updates as the situation can change quickly.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently falling across the catchment, though a second flood peak moving through the upper Burnett River near Mundubbera may prolong the recession. Specific conditions include:
- Walla: Currently at 10.81 m and falling; expected to remain above the moderate flood level (8.00 m) through Friday.
- Bundaberg: Currently at 4.50 m and falling; may fall below the minor flood level (3.50 m) by Friday morning.
- Mundubbera: Currently at 9.02 m and falling; likely to stay above the minor flood level (7.00 m) into Friday.
- Gayndah: Expected to remain around the moderate flood level (8.00 m) through Friday.
- Dunollie (Boyne River): Measured at 5.40 m and falling; likely to stay above the minor flood level (2.50 m) through Friday.
- Eidsvold Bridge: Estimated to be above the minor flood level (6.00 m) and falling; may fall below minor levels Friday morning.
- Dykehead (Auburn River): Minor flooding is currently easing.
Timeline
The warning was issued on Thursday afternoon and remains in effect as river levels gradually recede. Many locations are expected to remain above flood thresholds through the remainder of Thursday and into Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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