Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Isaac River; 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, with moderate flooding possible at Yatton by Saturday following heavy rainfall.
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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 (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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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