Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Mary River Catchment in Southeast 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 a moderate flood warning for the Mary River, with significant rises expected at Gympie, Dagun Pocket, Miva, and Tiaro through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Queensland
- 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 Southeast Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20790) for the Mary River. The alert was issued at 3:46 pm AEST on Saturday, 7 March 2026, following moderate rainfall across the catchment and forecasts for heavier falls through the remainder of the weekend.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the Mary River catchment in Queensland, including:
- Mary River to Gympie: Dagun Pocket and Gympie
- Mary River downstream of Gympie: Miva, Tiaro, and Maryborough (Portside Alert)
- Six Mile Creek: Expected river level rises
What You Should Do
Emergency authorities advise residents and travelers to exercise extreme caution. Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwaters. Residents should monitor local conditions closely and stay updated as the situation evolves. A broader Flood Watch remains current for most of Queensland, and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is active for large parts of the southeast.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into early next week. Specific river level projections include:
- Gympie: May exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Sunday evening and reach the moderate flood level (12.00 m) Monday morning.
- Dagun Pocket: May exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Sunday and reach the moderate flood level (13.00 m) Monday afternoon.
- Miva: May exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday and reach the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Monday afternoon.
- Tiaro: May exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Sunday and reach the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Monday morning.
- Maryborough: May exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Monday afternoon.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately, with minor flooding expected to develop from Sunday night onwards. Moderate flood levels are anticipated to begin Monday morning, 9 March 2026, and continue through the afternoon. The situation is being closely monitored by the BOM.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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