Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Isaac River and Minor Flooding for 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 flood warnings for the Isaac and Dawson Rivers following heavy rainfall, with moderate flooding expected at Yatton and minor flooding at Baralaba.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- 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 Queensland, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning for the Isaac River and a Minor Flood Warning for the Dawson River. This alert (IDQ20765) is currently in effect as floodwaters move through the catchment areas following significant rainfall.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several key geographic regions and river systems in Queensland, including:
- Isaac River: Specifically at Yatton.
- Connors River: At Pink Lagoon.
- Dawson River: Areas downstream of Theodore, including Baralaba.
- Tributaries: Various river level rises have been noted across Connors and Isaac River tributaries.
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 and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
- Stay informed by checking the ABC and local media for updates.
- For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning has led to the following conditions:
- Isaac River at Yatton: Currently at 8.41 meters and rising. It is expected to exceed the moderate flood level of 9.50 meters on Saturday afternoon and may remain above this level through Sunday.
- Dawson River at Baralaba: The river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level of 4.00 meters and is expected to remain steady for the next few days.
- Connors River at Pink Lagoon: Moderate flooding is currently occurring.
- Forecast: Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may result in additional river level rises.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Minor flooding at Baralaba is expected to persist for the next few days, while moderate flooding at Yatton is likely to continue through Sunday, February 22. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 2:00 PM AEST on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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