Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Connors, Isaac, and Dawson Rivers in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20765) for the Connors, Isaac, and Dawson Rivers. Additionally, a Minor Flood Warning is in effect for Callide Creek, with general Flood Warnings issued for the Comet and Nogoa Rivers. This update follows moderate to locally intense rainfall observed across the Fitzroy River catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts multiple geographic regions and river systems in Queensland, specifically:

• Dawson River: Taroom, Theodore Weir, Moura, and Baralaba.
• Isaac River: Yatton.
• Callide Creek: Jambin.
• Other catchments: Comet and Nogoa Rivers, as well as locations including Windamere, Gyranda Weir, Chilgerrie Weir, Isla-Delusion Crossing, and Becker’s.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning areas should monitor river levels and stay updated on weather conditions. A broader Flood Watch is currently in effect for most of Queensland, and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is active for parts of the Fitzroy River catchment. Be prepared for rapid river and creek rises, which may occur earlier than expected depending on the intensity of further rainfall.

Expected Conditions

Significant river rises have been recorded due to recent rainfall, with the following specific projections:

• Dawson River at Taroom: Currently at 3.37m and rising. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.50m) Monday afternoon and may reach the moderate flood level (6.00m) between Monday night and Tuesday.
• Dawson River at Theodore Weir: Currently at 6.56m and rising. It may exceed the minor flood level (8.00m) overnight Monday and reach the moderate flood level (11.00m) by Tuesday evening.
• Dawson River at Baralaba: Expected to exceed the moderate flood level (7.50m) starting Monday afternoon.
• Dawson River at Moura: Expected to exceed the minor flood level (6.00m) Monday evening.
• Isaac River at Yatton: Moderate flooding is likely starting Monday evening.
• Callide Creek at Jambin: Currently at 0.80m and rising.

Timeline

This alert was issued at 12:39 pm AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026. The warning is currently effective with an expiry window set for March 12, 2026. Further rainfall forecast for the remainder of Monday may influence these timelines and flood peaks.