Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Fitzroy River Catchment and Dawson River in Queensland
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Fitzroy River Catchment, with elevated river levels and flooding expected to continue through the week.
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This notice was issued by BOM on March 28, 2026 and geographically references Fitzroy River Catchment, Queensland. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
A Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20765) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Fitzroy River Catchment. This is an update to a previous warning, issued at 11:18 am AEST on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several river systems and locations within the Fitzroy River Catchment, including:
- Dawson River: Baralaba, Moura, Theodore Weir, Woodleigh, Beckers, and Knebworth.
- Mackenzie River: Tartrus, Bingegang Weir, and Coolmaringa.
- Lower Fitzroy River: Riverslea, Wattlebank, Yaamba, South Yaamba, and Rockhampton.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected catchment areas should monitor river levels and stay informed of changing conditions. Elevated river levels and minor to moderate flooding are expected to continue over the next several days. Refer to local emergency services for specific safety instructions.
Expected Conditions
- Dawson River: Moderate flooding is occurring at Baralaba and Beckers. Baralaba is expected to remain above the moderate flood level of 7.50 m. Minor flooding is occurring at Theodore Weir (8.06 m and falling) and Moura (estimated above 6.00 m).
- Mackenzie River: Moderate flooding is occurring at Coolmaringa. Minor flooding is occurring at Bingegang Weir. Tartrus peaked at 9.49 m on Sunday, which is below the minor flood level.
- Fitzroy River: Minor flooding is occurring at Yaamba, where the river is estimated to be peaking around 11.10 m. At Rockhampton, river levels are likely to peak below the minor flood level during Tuesday but will remain elevated.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and is expected to remain in place until at least Thursday, March 19, 2026. Specific durations include:
- Baralaba: Likely to remain above moderate flood levels until Wednesday.
- Yaamba: May remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) until Thursday evening.
- Rockhampton: River levels are expected to remain elevated until the coming weekend.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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