Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Fitzroy River Catchment and Dawson River 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 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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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy River Catchment, Queensland.
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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