Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Isaac River at Yatton and Connors River

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning for the Isaac River. This update, issued at 12:36 pm AEST on Monday, February 23, 2026, confirms that moderate flooding is ongoing at Yatton following a peak earlier in the day.

Affected Areas

The primary areas affected include the Isaac River at Yatton and the Connors River at Pink Lagoon. While moderate flooding continues at Yatton, minor flooding is being observed at Pink Lagoon. Downstream, river levels along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus are currently expected to remain below minor flood levels.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution and follow these safety guidelines:

• 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 routes.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
• Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

The Isaac River at Yatton reached a peak of 11.58 meters on Monday morning with moderate flooding. As of 12:00 pm Monday, the river level was recorded at 11.51 meters and is falling slowly. No significant rainfall is forecast for the catchment area over the next several days, which is expected to assist in the receding of floodwaters. The Connors River at Pink Lagoon was recorded at 6.87 meters and falling as of 12:20 pm Monday.

Timeline

The flood warning remains in effect with an expiry time set for February 26, 2026. The Isaac River at Yatton is projected to fall below the moderate flood level of 9.50 meters around Tuesday afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 1:00 PM AEST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.