Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Upper Balonne River, Bungil Creek, and Dogwood Creek in Queensland
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings for the Upper Balonne River catchment, with moderate flooding expected at Roma and Warkon following recent heavy rainfall.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on March 9, 2026 and geographically references Queensland, Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Moderate Flood Warning for the Upper Balonne River, a Moderate Flood Warning for Bungil Creek, and an Initial Flood Warning for Dogwood Creek. This alert was issued at 10:21 am AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026, as part of Flood Warning Number 2.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several locations within the Upper Balonne River catchment in Queensland, including:
- Roma (Bungil Creek)
- Warkon and Surat (Balonne River)
- Miles, Gilweir, and Pine Hill Crossing (Dogwood Creek)
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 as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Recent rainfall has caused significant river level rises. While rainfall is expected to ease later Monday, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Bungil Creek at Roma: Currently at 4.92 m and rising. It is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.95 m) late Monday morning and may peak near the moderate flood level (5.45 m) by Monday evening.
- Balonne River at Warkon: Expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday, potentially reaching the moderate flood level (8.00 m) on Tuesday.
- Balonne River at Surat: Expected to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday, with further rises expected throughout the week.
- Dogwood Creek: Significant rises are occurring with minor to moderate flooding at Miles, Gilweir, and Pine Hill Crossing.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of Monday morning, March 9, 2026. Moderate flooding is possible at Roma starting Monday evening, while impacts at Warkon and Surat are expected to begin overnight Monday and continue through Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 6:00 PM AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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