Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Connors and Isaac Rivers; Minor Flood Warning for Dawson River

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning for the Connors and Isaac Rivers, alongside a Minor Flood Warning for the Dawson River. This update, issued at 2:53 pm AEST on Sunday, March 8, 2026, follows moderate to heavy rainfall across the region. A Flood Watch remains current for most of Queensland, and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is active for large parts of the southeast.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in Queensland:

• Connors and Isaac Rivers: Particularly the Isaac River at Yatton and the Funnel Creek catchment.
• Dawson River: Including Taroom, Theodore Weir, and the river reach to Theodore.

What You Should Do

Residents 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.
• Stay informed by checking the ABC and local media for updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
• Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

Heavy rainfall has already been observed, particularly in the Funnel Creek catchment, causing rapid river level rises. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

• Isaac River at Yatton: Currently at 4.09 m and steady. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday and may reach the moderate flood level (9.50 m) by Monday afternoon.
• Dawson River at Taroom: Currently at 0.85 m and steady. It may reach the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.
• Dawson River at Theodore Weir: Currently at 6.08 m and steady. It may reach the minor flood level (8.00 m) by Monday evening.

Timeline

The alert is currently active, with significant river level rises expected through Monday, March 9, and into Tuesday, March 10. The situation may change quickly depending on the intensity of forecast rainfall. The next official warning update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 3:00 PM AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026.