Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Isaac River; Minor Flooding for Dawson River in Queensland

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 (Warning Number 8). This alert follows moderate to heavy rainfall that has been impacting the region since Thursday morning, causing significant river level rises across the Connors and Isaac Rivers and their tributaries.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several key geographic regions in Queensland:

• Isaac River: Specifically at Yatton and surrounding areas.
• Connors River: Currently affecting Pink Lagoon.
• Dawson River: Downstream of Theodore, including Baralaba.
• Tributaries: Various river level rises have been noted at Utopia Downs, Tarana Crossing, and Theodore Weir.

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. It is dangerous and conditions can change rapidly.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
• Stay informed: Monitor the ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
• Emergency Assistance: For assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

• Isaac River at Yatton: Currently at 4.90 meters and rising. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday and may reach the moderate flood level of approximately 9.50 meters by midday Saturday.
• Dawson River at Baralaba: The river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level (4.00 m) and is expected to remain steady at this level for the next few days.
• Connors River at Pink Lagoon: Minor flooding is currently occurring.
• Weather Forecast: Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.

Timeline

• Effective Period: The warning was issued at 1:24 pm AEST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
• Yatton Peak: Moderate flooding is possible around midday Saturday, February 21.
• Next Update: The BOM expects to issue the next warning update by 2:00 pm AEST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.