Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Mary River Catchment in Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Mary River, with active flooding at Tiaro and Miva while levels ease at Gympie and Dagun Pocket.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20790) for the Mary River. This is the 13th warning issued for this event, effective as of 9:55 am AEST on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several locations along the Mary River and its tributaries, including:
- Mary River: Tiaro, Miva, Gympie, Dagun Pocket, and Maryborough (Portside Alert).
- Tributaries: Six Mile Creek and Tinana Creek.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prioritize safety with the following actions:
- 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 updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is currently occurring at Tiaro, while minor flooding is observed at Miva.
- Tiaro: The river level is at 9.19 meters and falling. It is expected to fall below the moderate flood level (8.00 m) on Thursday afternoon but may remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) through Friday.
- Miva: The river level is at 9.26 meters and falling. It is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.50 m) through the remainder of Thursday and into Friday.
- Gympie and Dagun Pocket: River levels have fallen below the minor flood level. Gympie is currently at 3.36 meters and falling.
- Maryborough: The Portside Alert level is at 3.40 meters and falling, remaining below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days, allowing river levels to continue easing along Six Mile Creek and Tinana Creek.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 9:55 am AEST on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Moderate flooding at Tiaro is expected to subside to minor levels by Thursday afternoon. Minor flooding at Miva and Tiaro is expected to persist into Friday, March 13, 2026. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled for 10:00 am AEST on Friday.
Source: BOM Official Notice